as in consuming
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 monopolizing
The Velvet Gang’s members are Black, and their heists involve the partnership of a white woman who serves as a decoy, by monopolizing salesclerks’ attention and leaving the threesome free to slip out with loads of merchandise.
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Richard Brody, New Yorker, 22 May 2026
In 2025, the Federal Trade Commission filed suit against Meta, accusing the company of illegally monopolizing the personal social networking market through its acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp.
—Ryan Cormier, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
The states argue in the civil case that the company and its ticketing arm, Ticketmaster, are monopolizing the industry and driving up prices to see live music.
—ABC News, 10 Apr. 2026
Prosecutors accused Live Nation of monopolizing the ticketing and live events industry by cutting exclusive deals with the country’s largest venues, ensuring that all their future events were ticketed through the company’s platform.
—Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN Money, 9 Mar. 2026
The Department of Justice’s 2024 lawsuit alleges that Live Nation has illegally dominated the live concert industry by monopolizing ticketing, concert booking, venues and promotions.
—Marissa Martinez, NBC news, 4 Mar. 2026
There is little by way of rebuke, and the court merely ruled on the interpretation of some words in a statute in the context of our historical record of monopolizing the taxation power in the hands of Congress.
—Sandeep Gopalan, Baltimore Sun, 23 Feb. 2026
That rule was designed to prevent any entity from monopolizing state funds for vehicles that weren’t ready for production and to provide a level playing field for smaller manufacturers.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
McClatchy Media Company filed a federal lawsuit Wednesday against Google, alleging the tech company is undercutting its business by illegally monopolizing the online advertisement market, according to a federal complaint.
—Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 15 Jan. 2026
Richard Brody, New Yorker, 22 May 2026
In 2025, the Federal Trade Commission filed suit against Meta, accusing the company of illegally monopolizing the personal social networking market through its acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp.
—Ryan Cormier, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
The states argue in the civil case that the company and its ticketing arm, Ticketmaster, are monopolizing the industry and driving up prices to see live music.
—ABC News, 10 Apr. 2026
Prosecutors accused Live Nation of monopolizing the ticketing and live events industry by cutting exclusive deals with the country’s largest venues, ensuring that all their future events were ticketed through the company’s platform.
—Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN Money, 9 Mar. 2026
The Department of Justice’s 2024 lawsuit alleges that Live Nation has illegally dominated the live concert industry by monopolizing ticketing, concert booking, venues and promotions.
—Marissa Martinez, NBC news, 4 Mar. 2026
There is little by way of rebuke, and the court merely ruled on the interpretation of some words in a statute in the context of our historical record of monopolizing the taxation power in the hands of Congress.
—Sandeep Gopalan, Baltimore Sun, 23 Feb. 2026
That rule was designed to prevent any entity from monopolizing state funds for vehicles that weren’t ready for production and to provide a level playing field for smaller manufacturers.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
McClatchy Media Company filed a federal lawsuit Wednesday against Google, alleging the tech company is undercutting its business by illegally monopolizing the online advertisement market, according to a federal complaint.
—Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 15 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for monopolizing
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As these energy-saving bulbs became cheaper and more efficient, societies found more occasions for lighting rather than simply consuming less electricity.—
Christopher Marquis,
Time,
30 May 2026
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With the Strait of Hormuz still effectively closed, top oil-consuming countries have been rapidly draining their reserves, helping keep crude prices in check.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
30 May 2026
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While body armor is legal for most Americans to own, felons with a history of violence are barred from possessing it.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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In January, Roberts pleaded guilty to making a false statement for employment and one count of unlawfully possessing a firearm while being in the country illegally.—
Corky Siemaszko,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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Why beef culture and agriculture matter in Texas Some of Talarico's critics seemed to be ripping on his manhood, referencing his support for the LGBTQ+ community, along with the purportedly unmanly notion of having, at one time, eschewed meat.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Over the last few years, Keira has lost her ability to speak, has started having seizures, and struggles more and more with walking.—
Elise Esposito,
Boston Herald,
29 May 2026
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“Monopolizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monopolizing. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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