monopolizes

Definition of monopolizesnext
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

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Recent Examples of monopolizes 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for monopolizes
Verb
  • Plug-in solar generates electricity rather than consumes it.
    Jeff Brady, NPR, 12 Mar. 2026
  • Solving this peculiar whodunit is anything but predictable, and the case consumes seasoned detective Homer (Richard Jenkins) as well as young crimes officer Jodie (Joy Sunday).
    Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
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  • Musiel possesses extensive experience in estate planning, appraisal assignments, and understands the critical valuation nuances that directly impact tax positioning, wealth transfer strategy, and long-term asset preservation, too.
    Kaitlyn Gomez, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
  • Awara’s Natural Luxury Hybrid model is our pick for an affordable option that still possesses noticeable quality.
    Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 12 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The deal, which awaits regulatory approval, has Hollywood bracing for more layoffs.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Mar. 2026
  • But in his first season on the Main Line, Kevin Willard has the Wildcats back in the Big Dance.
    Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026

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“Monopolizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monopolizes. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.

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