dominoes

/ (ˈdɒmɪˌnəʊz) /

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noun

(functioning as singular) any of several games in which matching halves of dominoes are laid together

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Words nearby dominoes

dominions, Dominique, dominium, domino, domino effect, dominoes, domino paper, domino theory, Dominus, Dominus vobiscum, domitae naturae

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How to use dominoes in a sentence

So, again, I hope the Democrats in the Senate take note of the dominoes that are tumbling here because they stood together.
The Party of No Flirts With Yes as Mitch McConnell’s Grip on the GOP Slips|Michael Tomasky|July 19, 2013|DAILY BEAST
They then laid out the cutouts in order like dominoes and shot it in one long take.
Adam Levine, Grizzly Bear & More of the Best Music Videos of the Week (VIDEO)|Jean Trinh|February 1, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Underneath, empty Hennessy bottles are piled up alongside flowers and candles, and nearby, men play heated games of dominoes.
Triple Homicide Near Columbia University Leaves Few Clues|Matthew DeLuca|June 16, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Ex-CIA officer Bruce Riedel on why other dominoes may fall—and how U.S. policy just got more complicated.
Crossroad for Arab Dictators|Bruce Riedel|January 15, 2011|DAILY BEAST

He hurls ye'er wrist back at ye an' stands at th' window lookin' out at th' firemen acrost th' sthreet playin' dominoes.
Mr. Dooley Says|Finley Dunne
Up at Fort Shurdan they had a ginmill where th' warryors cud go an' besot thimsilves with bottled beer an' dominoes.
Mr. Dooley Says|Finley Dunne
“Amy White's mother plays dominoes with her every evening,” Maida remarked.
The Butterfly House|Mary E. Wilkins Freeman
In what do my castles of cards resemble his tower of dominoes?
Marguerite|Anatole France
For the older children, checkers and dominoes are most excellent indoor games.
The Mother and Her Child|William S. Sadler

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