Synonyms of monopolizes

monopolizes

verb

present tense third-person singular of monopolize

as in consumes

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• consumes
• possesses
• has
• owns
• sews up
• manages
• hogs
• absorbs
• controls
• corners
• holds
• engrosses
• governs
• bogarts
• directs
• reigns (over)
• rules
• commands

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of monopolizes

The country also monopolizes global graphite, gallium mining production, and battery-grade material. — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 4 July 2026

But that’s exactly how unlimited campaign spending monopolizes our politics. — Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026

But that’s exactly how unlimited campaign spending monopolizes our politics. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2026

The suit alleges RealPage monopolizes the market for commercial rental revenue management software. — John Molseed, Twin Cities, 24 Nov. 2025

This helps ensure that no one monopolizes the event and that the more reserved employees have a chance to share. — Chintan Shah, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025

Using technology to navigate around an urban area completely monopolizes, at minimum, one of your senses. — Evan Ackerman, IEEE Spectrum, 7 June 2016