as in to consume
to have complete control over
it is illegal in the United States to monopolize an entire industry you shouldn't monopolize the exercise equipment while others are waiting to use it
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Recent Examples of monopolize
In the last five years, pop-punk and emo music has experienced one hell of a resurgence that has been celebrated, critiqued, and monopolized extensively.
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Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 30 Dec. 2025
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
The Commission, which is the bloc’s executive arm, is carrying out the investigation under the EU’s longstanding competition regulations, rather than its newer Digital Markets Act that was drawn up to prevent Big Tech companies from monopolizing online markets.
—Kelvin Chan, Fortune, 11 Dec. 2025
Opposition politicians, meanwhile, accused the government of allowing IndiGo to nearly monopolize the sector.
—semafor.com, 8 Dec. 2025
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Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 30 Dec. 2025
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
The Commission, which is the bloc’s executive arm, is carrying out the investigation under the EU’s longstanding competition regulations, rather than its newer Digital Markets Act that was drawn up to prevent Big Tech companies from monopolizing online markets.
—Kelvin Chan, Fortune, 11 Dec. 2025
Opposition politicians, meanwhile, accused the government of allowing IndiGo to nearly monopolize the sector.
—semafor.com, 8 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for monopolize
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His first time on air, and another chance to change how viewers consume the country’s most popular sport, was only minutes away.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
10 Jan. 2026
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When possible, consume vitamin A through nutritious foods like carrots, sweet potatoes, liver, and eggs instead of dietary supplements to optimize your health.—
Megan Nunn,
Verywell Health,
10 Jan. 2026
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Fetty pleaded guilty in 2022 to one count of conspiracy to distribute and possess cocaine across state lines.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
9 Jan. 2026
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Myers pleaded guilty in May 2025 to one count each of possessing methamphetamine with intent to distribute near a school and illegally possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug crime.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
9 Jan. 2026
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Boston's David Pastrnak had an assist on Lindholm's goal to extend his scoring streak to four games, with four goals and four assists in that span.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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While past studies have shown that dairy products may have a protective effect against dementia, how specific dairy products affect cognitive health remains unclear.—
Julia Ries Wexler,
Health,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Monopolize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monopolize. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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