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
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Recent Examples of monopolizes
But that’s exactly how unlimited campaign spending monopolizes our politics.
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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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for monopolizes
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Wi-Fi consumes more power, so the Wi-Fi routers that connect devices to each other and the internet typically have to be plugged into an outlet.—
Shreyas Sen,
The Conversation,
23 Feb. 2026
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My family consumes the world through a screen.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Feb. 2026
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Victims require an advocate who possesses equal expertise to the teams that corporations and insurers use to safeguard their interests.—
Wyles Daniel,
Sacbee.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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Norwegian possesses industry-leading assets, leading the industry in investment-per-berth and featuring a premium cabin mix and compelling onboard amenities.—
Adam Goldstein,
Fortune,
19 Feb. 2026
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Coventry said at a news conference last week that the IOC has a safeguarding unit that monitors the organization’s social media platforms for hateful messages.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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In his statement, Nielsen indirectly referred to the incident, saying that Greenland has a public health care system in which treatment is free for its citizens.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Monopolizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monopolizes. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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