mo·nop·o·lize
mə-ˈnä-pə-ˌlīz 
monopolized; monopolizing
: to get a monopoly of : assume complete possession or control of
monopolize a conversation
mo·nop·o·li·za·tion
variants
also British monopolisation
məˌnäpələ̇ˈzāshən,
-ˌlīˈz-
plural -s
: the quality or state of being monopolized
also
: the process of being monopolized
Examples of monopolize in a Sentence
Verb
He's always monopolizing the conversation.
The company has monopolized the market for computer operating systems.
One group monopolized the camping area, taking almost all of the campsites.
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Eric Farwell, Entertainment Weekly, 12 June 2026
Giant corporations were monopolizing ever more of the economy.
—Robert B. Reich, Hartford Courant, 9 June 2026
The Velvet Gang’s members are Black, and their heists involve the partnership of a white woman who serves as a decoy, by monopolizing salesclerks’ attention and leaving the threesome free to slip out with loads of merchandise.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 22 May 2026
That last part may be the only real vulnerability that could keep the Spurs and Thunder from monopolizing Western Conference championships.
—John Hollinger, New York Times, 21 May 2026
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Verb
Christopher Walken stars as Frank White, a drug kingpin recently released from prison who looks to monopolize power by targeting his enemies.
—Eric Farwell, Entertainment Weekly, 12 June 2026
Giant corporations were monopolizing ever more of the economy.
—Robert B. Reich, Hartford Courant, 9 June 2026
The Velvet Gang’s members are Black, and their heists involve the partnership of a white woman who serves as a decoy, by monopolizing salesclerks’ attention and leaving the threesome free to slip out with loads of merchandise.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 22 May 2026
That last part may be the only real vulnerability that could keep the Spurs and Thunder from monopolizing Western Conference championships.
—John Hollinger, New York Times, 21 May 2026
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“Monopolize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/monopolize. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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monopolize
verb
mo·nop·o·lize
mə-ˈnäp-ə-ˌlīz
monopolized; monopolizing
: to acquire or have complete control over
always monopolizing the conversation
Legal Definition
monopolize
transitive verb
mo·nop·o·lize
mə-ˈnä-pə-ˌlīz
monopolized; monopolizing
: to get a monopoly of
monopolize an industry
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