hogging

Definition of hoggingnext
present participle of hog

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for hogging
monopolizing
Verb
  • Geographic marks that run the risk of monopolizing a common term are rejected, with the main concern here being that providers of athletics goods and athletics services in Las Vegas could be harmed by registration of Las Vegas Athletics.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Initially filed in 2022, the lawsuit accuses Live Nation of monopolizing ticketing services, failing to disclose the full price of tickets and violating antitrust law by charging artificially high prices.
    Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 13 Dec. 2025
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“Hogging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hogging. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.

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