monopolize
verb
mo·nop·o·lize
mə-ˈnä-pə-ˌlīz 
monopolized; monopolizing
: to get a monopoly of : assume complete possession or control of
monopolize a conversation
Examples of monopolize in a Sentence
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.
Recent Examples on the Web
The Department of Justice’s antitrust division made headlines last week by suing Apple and accusing the company of monopolizing the smartphone market and its associated services.
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John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 25 Mar. 2024
Related article Apple hit with landmark $2 billion EU antitrust fine
For years, policymakers around the world have accused tech giants of monopolizing digital markets and using consumers’ personal data to entrench their power or to identify new markets to dominate.
—Brian Fung, CNN, 7 Mar. 2024
In a win for Apple, a U.S. federal appeals court earlier this week dismissed a lawsuit claiming that the tech giant had illegally monopolized the U.S. market for heart-monitoring apps for the Apple Watch.
—TIME, 8 Feb. 2024
Related article Green bubbles, Apple Pay and other reasons why America says Apple is breaking the law
The DOJ lawsuit argues Apple has illegally monopolized smartphone markets by blocking innovative new apps and services.
—Allison Morrow, CNN, 22 Mar. 2024
Humans have been around a mere fraction of the time that moths have — despite their individual life spans of less than a week — and for an even smaller portion of our existence, light projected onto fabric at 24 frames per second has monopolized our collective attention.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 15 Mar. 2024
The growing role of private equity firms in U.S. physician practices has drawn criticism from politicians and watchdogs who say the financiers are enriching investors by monopolizing markets and raising prices.
—Peter Whoriskey, Washington Post, 27 Feb. 2024
The usual detangling routine that monopolized my mornings was reduced to a quick swish with the Tangle Teezer, and voila, my hair was devoid of flyaways.
—Hasina Jeelani, Vogue, 31 Jan. 2024
This month, the US Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal by Apple and Epic in the case, leaving in place a lower-court ruling finding that Apple illegally monopolized app distribution.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 25 Jan. 2024
John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 25 Mar. 2024
Related article Apple hit with landmark $2 billion EU antitrust fine
For years, policymakers around the world have accused tech giants of monopolizing digital markets and using consumers’ personal data to entrench their power or to identify new markets to dominate.
—Brian Fung, CNN, 7 Mar. 2024
In a win for Apple, a U.S. federal appeals court earlier this week dismissed a lawsuit claiming that the tech giant had illegally monopolized the U.S. market for heart-monitoring apps for the Apple Watch.
—TIME, 8 Feb. 2024
Related article Green bubbles, Apple Pay and other reasons why America says Apple is breaking the law
The DOJ lawsuit argues Apple has illegally monopolized smartphone markets by blocking innovative new apps and services.
—Allison Morrow, CNN, 22 Mar. 2024
Humans have been around a mere fraction of the time that moths have — despite their individual life spans of less than a week — and for an even smaller portion of our existence, light projected onto fabric at 24 frames per second has monopolized our collective attention.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 15 Mar. 2024
The growing role of private equity firms in U.S. physician practices has drawn criticism from politicians and watchdogs who say the financiers are enriching investors by monopolizing markets and raising prices.
—Peter Whoriskey, Washington Post, 27 Feb. 2024
The usual detangling routine that monopolized my mornings was reduced to a quick swish with the Tangle Teezer, and voila, my hair was devoid of flyaways.
—Hasina Jeelani, Vogue, 31 Jan. 2024
This month, the US Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal by Apple and Epic in the case, leaving in place a lower-court ruling finding that Apple illegally monopolized app distribution.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 25 Jan. 2024
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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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