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
Using technology to navigate around an urban area completely monopolizes, at minimum, one of your senses.
—Evan Ackerman, IEEE Spectrum, 7 June 2016
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
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On average, a medium-sized data center consumes roughly 110 million gallons of water per year for cooling, which is enough to power the annual water use of about 1,000 households.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
13 May 2026
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According to some reports, globally, this consumes something like 1-2% of global energy consumption.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
10 May 2026
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The show has always hinted that Claire possesses some power that materializes in very white hair and a blue light.—
Reshma Gopaldas,
IndieWire,
15 May 2026
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If the right party possesses it, trust is granted.—
Pravir Malik,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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The conceit also has a moral dimension.—
Alex Barasch,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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But Indiana still has key members of that team returning next season, including Pascal Siakam, Andrew Nembhard, and Aaron Nesmith.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
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“Monopolizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monopolizes. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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