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proper nounthe domino theory
Synonyms & antonyms
proper nounSynonym of domino effect.
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An allusion to a row of dominoes in which the fall of one leads to a cascade of falling pieces.
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domino theory. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/domino%20theory
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“domino theory.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/domino%20theory. Accessed November 5, 2026.
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WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “domino theory,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/domino%20theory.
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