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
The suit alleges RealPage monopolizes the market for commercial rental revenue management software.
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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
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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In this configuration, the model GPU consumes 414 watts and reaches a peak temperature of just under 70 °C—typical for a processor.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
14 Jan. 2026
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Demand for memory chips has also been surging as the AI data center buildout consumes much of the high-bandwidth memory on the market.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
8 Jan. 2026
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Jafar Panahi’s Palme d’Or-winning thriller possesses a withering critique of the cruelty and corruption of an authoritarian regime, combined with a blistering sense of humor.—
Glenn Whipp,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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While the robot possesses a 360-degree sensor suite (LiDAR and HD cameras) for autonomous navigation, on-site reports noted that the CES floor performances were partially human-controlled using a dedicated remote to ensure safety in the crowded booth.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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This previously-$30 set of Merino wool socks already has an excellent value, but the new price point is even sweeter.—
Anna Popp,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Jan. 2026
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The bakery has two trailers on the property that are used for housing and as a test kitchen for the bakers.—
Austen Erblat,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Monopolizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monopolizes. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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