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.
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The states argue in the civil case that the company and its ticketing arm, Ticketmaster, are monopolizing the industry and driving up prices to see live music.
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ABC News, 10 Apr. 2026
States suing Live Nation allege the company has illegally monopolized the market for primary tickets.
—Leah Nylen, Bloomberg, 9 Apr. 2026
Altenar contends that Sportradar has violated the Sherman Act by attempting to monopolize via refusal to deal.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 7 Apr. 2026
Executioning was a hereditary métier, monopolized in Paris by the Sanson clan for nearly two centuries.
—Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2026
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ABC News, 10 Apr. 2026
States suing Live Nation allege the company has illegally monopolized the market for primary tickets.
—Leah Nylen, Bloomberg, 9 Apr. 2026
Altenar contends that Sportradar has violated the Sherman Act by attempting to monopolize via refusal to deal.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 7 Apr. 2026
Executioning was a hereditary métier, monopolized in Paris by the Sanson clan for nearly two centuries.
—Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for monopolize
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“Monopolize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/monopolize. Accessed 15 Apr. 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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