monopolized

verb

past tense of monopolize
as in consumed
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 monopolized In a geopolitical environment where spread-out global supply lines are regularly interrupted, and some key materials are monopolized by certain countries (such as speaker magnets), a local source of recycled alternatives provides security. — James Morris, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026 In colonial India, the British monopolized the sale of salt, making this basic necessity unaffordable for many. — Zehra Jumabhoy, Artforum, 25 June 2026 The federal government and dozens of states initially filed an antitrust complaint against Live Nation in 2024, alleging that the company had monopolized the live entertainment industry by controlling ticketing, concert booking, venues and promotions. — Chloe Atkins, NBC news, 25 June 2026 How the Dallas Stars monopolized Texas youth hockey Private equity's intrusion into youth sports has garnered attention from federal lawmakers in recent months. — Kenny Jacoby, USA Today, 14 May 2026 Yemen monopolized the coffee trade for around 200 years until Dutch merchants smuggled coffee seeds to Indonesia and began growing plants there. — Dee-Ann Durbin, Twin Cities, 5 May 2026 Yemen monopolized the coffee trade for around 200 years until Dutch merchants smuggled coffee seeds to Indonesia and began growing plants there. — Dee-Ann Durbin, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026 Yemen monopolized the coffee trade for around 200 years until Dutch merchants smuggled coffee seeds to Indonesia and began growing plants there. — ABC News, 2 May 2026 Brown compared the case to ones faced by Apple and Alphabet , which alleged the two tech titans had monopolized internet search engines. — Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for monopolized
  1. consumed
  2. possessed
  3. had
  4. owned
Verb
  • Oolong Oolong tea accounts for only about 2% of all tea consumed worldwide and is usually associated with Asian cultures.
    — Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 14 July 2026
  • That means whatever made her ill was likely consumed a month ago.
    — Erika Edwards, NBC news, 14 July 2026
Definition of consumed
Verb
  • But evidence suggests the planet possessed lots of water early in its history.
    — Vahe Peroomian, The Conversation, 13 July 2026
  • The story follows a woman grappling with the recent loss of her husband, only to discover that his body has become possessed by a Deadite.
    — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 10 July 2026
Definition of possessed
Verb
  • Over the last few weeks, the 76ers have had several conversations with James’ representation, led by Rich Paul.
    — Tony Jones, New York Times, 14 July 2026
  • The Maine Immigrants’ Rights Coalition said the young man who was killed was authorized to work in the US and had a social security number.
    — Caroll Alvarado, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
Definition of had
Verb
  • The complex is owned by a real estate investment trust, Highlands REIT, and was opened in the 2000s.
    — Alan Gionet, CBS News, 14 July 2026
  • It was made by rich landowners who owned slaves, and it was designed to protect their power, not give ordinary people a real vote.
    — Hudson Crozier, The Washington Examiner, 14 July 2026
Definition of owned

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