Thesaurus results for MONOPOLIZES

monopolizes

verb

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 country also monopolizes global graphite, gallium mining production, and battery-grade material. — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 4 July 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

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Every operation consumes computational resources, while storing intermediate results requires additional qubits.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026
Someone who orally consumes ketamine would typically begin to feel its effects within 20 minutes.

— Christopher P. Holstege, The Conversation, 15 Oct. 2026

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One is that Chris’ soul possesses Billy’s car at her death and turns it into Stephen King’s famous killer car, Christine.

— Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 19 Oct. 2026
NDCs are certificates or licenses that signal that a worker possesses a particular qualification or competency.

— Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026

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Chinander said his staff has been studying film of Moore’s time as OC at Missouri in 2025, while Danielson also has notes from facing Moore during the latter’s time as OC with Fresno State in 2022.

— Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 21 Oct. 2026
At the same time, more than nine in 10 Americans say the federal government has the power to make a positive impact on society — suggesting many believe the current administration is not making use of that power.

— Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 21 Oct. 2026

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