hogging

Definition of hoggingnext
present participle of hog

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for hogging
monopolizing
Verb
  • Prosecutors accused Live Nation of monopolizing the ticketing and live events industry by cutting exclusive deals with the country’s largest venues, ensuring that all their future events were ticketed through the company’s platform.
    Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN Money, 9 Mar. 2026
  • The Department of Justice’s 2024 lawsuit alleges that Live Nation has illegally dominated the live concert industry by monopolizing ticketing, concert booking, venues and promotions.
    Marissa Martinez, NBC news, 4 Mar. 2026
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“Hogging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hogging. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.

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