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 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
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  • The third might buy time but at the cost of leaving the market undersupplied with term credit, and with the fundamental fiscal problem still worsening as deficits compound and debt service consumes an ever-larger share of federal outlays.
    Daniel J. Arbess, Fortune, 5 Feb. 2026
  • For starters, figure skating no longer consumes her life, freeing Liu to enjoy the stage more than ever.
    Elliott Almond, Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2026
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  • The character of Mandakini required specific qualities that Rajamouli believes Chopra Jonas uniquely possesses.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 Feb. 2026
  • More recent research has shown that star anise possesses antiviral, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
    Cody Godwin, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
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  • This rare metal has isotopes — atoms of the same element with a different number of neutrons and varying stability — known to have nuclei with complex structures and shapes.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 2 Feb. 2026
  • And while Addison Rae has been on our beauty radar for some time, her Best New Artist nomination has her alongside other gorgeous breakthrough talents like Olivia Dean and Katseye.
    Marci Robin, Allure, 2 Feb. 2026

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“Monopolizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monopolizes. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.

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