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 addition to her astonishing Billboard 200 debut with Showgirl, Swift has also monopolized all 10 spots in the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 with songs from the new album.
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Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2025
Last year, a federal judge ruled against Google in an antitrust case that Khan filed against it for monopolizing the search advertising market.
—Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, a Washington federal judge last year found the company illegally monopolized online search, in a separate case brought by the Justice Department.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 22 Sep. 2025
The Justice Department and more than two dozen states sued Ticketmaster and Live Nation last year for allegedly monopolizing the live entertainment industry and driving up ticket prices.
—Julia Shapero, The Hill, 18 Sep. 2025
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Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2025
Last year, a federal judge ruled against Google in an antitrust case that Khan filed against it for monopolizing the search advertising market.
—Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, a Washington federal judge last year found the company illegally monopolized online search, in a separate case brought by the Justice Department.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 22 Sep. 2025
The Justice Department and more than two dozen states sued Ticketmaster and Live Nation last year for allegedly monopolizing the live entertainment industry and driving up ticket prices.
—Julia Shapero, The Hill, 18 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for monopolize
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Researchers pondered what the gargantuan black hole consumed to release such a powerful flare.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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People who aren't used to eating fiber-rich foods may experience bloating and gas after consuming fibrous foods.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
7 Nov. 2025
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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 10 Jan. 2026.
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