dome 1 of 2

as in head
the upper or front part of the body that contains the brain, the major sense organs, and the mouth the fitted cap is too small for my large dome

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dome

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verb

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Recent Examples of dome
Noun
The entire concept grew out of a vision to take the original immersive medium (projecting the night sky on a dome) and apply it to modern sports and entertainment. Nasha Smith, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025 Reserve accommodations like this Airbnb astro dome to enjoy the dark-sky splendor from bed. Stephanie Vermillion, Outside Online, 10 Apr. 2025
Verb
The flames are visible for miles down the city’s famous coastline, a half-moon crescent of sand that is usually domed by blue sky. The Staff Of The Morning, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025 There is also more space surrounding each muffin top, allowing room for the muffins to dome up and bloom into temptingly round muffin tops. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for dome
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dome
Noun
  • Delimitros said one of the truck’s side view mirrors struck her in the head, causing minor injuries.
    David Hernandez, sandiegouniontribune.com, 19 July 2017
  • Cal Fire representatives said the current parking mess has already impacted them because the driveway to their station enters the highway not far from the trail head.
    J. Harry Jones, Ramona Sentinel, 19 July 2017
Verb
  • There’s a couple overhanging trees that aren’t there anymore.
    Staff Reports, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2025
  • Cleveland Heights Fire Department An overhanging tree also appears to have caught fire before the blaze could be extinguished.
    Kerry Breen, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Police also collected large bloody rocks that authorities said were used to smash her skull.
    Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2025
  • The skull shape also shows how an animal moves its mouth, providing yet another clue to eating habits.
    Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 16 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Varicose veins are swollen, bulging veins that usually occur in the legs and can be visible just beneath the skin.
    Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 15 Apr. 2025
  • She’s also seen with her eyes severely bulging, sometimes wearing only a gray bathrobe and without her trademark wig.
    Claudia Rosenbaum, Vulture, 19 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Marvel Studios' most unusual release of 2025 is Thunderbolts*, a movie that stands out not only because of its edgy marketing but also because of its strange title.
    Eliana Dockterman, Time, 17 Apr. 2025
  • Thus, both gold and GDX continue to stand out, especially as so many stocks have struggled in recent weeks.
    Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • As an actor, Jordan will next be seen starring in Ryan Coogler’s original period horror film Sinners, which is projected to open to $40M+ over Easter weekend.
    Matt Grobar, Deadline, 10 Apr. 2025
  • The school is projected to be built in southwest Cabarrus County and would have 940 seats, according to the district’s capital plan.
    Nora O’Neill, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Now, with the help of AI, that figure could balloon considerably.
    Quora, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
  • And after the news of the pause hit investors, the stock market ballooned, hitting highs after several days of trepidation over tariffs.
    Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 10 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Ratting on wildlife crime: Training African giant pouched rats to detect illegally trafficked wildlife.
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
  • And finally, the yogurt pouches for her oldest son’s breakfast.
    Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 25 Oct. 2024

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“Dome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dome. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.

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