1
as in dominion
controlling power or influence over others
a start-up threatening the company's reign over the computer chip market
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as in power
the right or means to command or control others
a democratic nation that is governed by the reign of law and not by the whim of its chief executive
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Recent Examples of reign
Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 13 Oct. 2025
Our mission has always been to protect our neighbors from the terror this administration continues to reign down on the people of this nation.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2025
Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Oct. 2025
Dick Van Dyke‘s reign as the oldest-ever Daytime Emmy winner was short-lived as, just a year after the then-98-year-old actor won, the record was bested by 99-year-old Sir David Attenborough.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 18 Oct. 2025
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Noun
For now, Carpenter continues to reign in the pop world.
—Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 13 Oct. 2025
Our mission has always been to protect our neighbors from the terror this administration continues to reign down on the people of this nation.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
For the 11th weekend this year so far, horror reigns supreme at the box office.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Oct. 2025
Dick Van Dyke‘s reign as the oldest-ever Daytime Emmy winner was short-lived as, just a year after the then-98-year-old actor won, the record was bested by 99-year-old Sir David Attenborough.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 18 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reign
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But what kind of democracy could that system be, which perpetuated colonial dominion by securing all the key elements to benefit France: the monetary system, foreign affairs, education, business, and much more.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Oct. 2025
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In exchange for some $200 million per season, NBC and Peacock will assume dominion over the Sunday Night Baseball package from which ESPN uncoupled itself in February.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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Zebra mussels can completely clog water intake structures and affect public water supplies, power generation and many other industries.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Oct. 2025
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The Dallas Cowboys climbed up most NFL power rankings lists following their 44-22 win over the Washington Commanders on Sunday.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Oct. 2025
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Penix was ruled out with a bone bruise to his knee, suffered in last week's loss to the San Francisco 49ers, while London was added late to the Falcons' injury report with a hip issue, downgraded to questionable and ultimately ruled inactive.—
Rowan Fisher-Shotton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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Everyone knows that some form of Hamas—skinned of the top echelon of its leadership—has survived and rules the parts of Gaza that Israel never fully occupied.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
26 Oct. 2025
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After a slow opening two weeks, the explosive plays are back for Mahomes and the Chiefs, culminating in their 31-0 domination of the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
22 Oct. 2025
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Matthew Stafford put together an incredible performance in the Los Angeles Rams’ 35-7 domination of the Jacksonville Jaguars in London on Sunday.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
19 Oct. 2025
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Johnson reportedly regained control of the vehicle and attempted to flee again, but police executed a ramming technique, known as a tactical vehicle intervention, to disable the vehicle, the release says.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 Oct. 2025
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Partners have no control over or input into the reporting or editing process and do not review stories before publication.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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Founded in 1972, Wisconsin Humanities is an independent affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities, governed by a volunteer board of directors.—
Jim Higgins,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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And the remaining steps of the plan—the disarming of Hamas, the fielding of an international security force, and the establishment of a governing committee of Palestinian technocrats—will be a challenge, for the simple reason that no one knows how to do any of them.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
26 Oct. 2025
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Ix Ch’ak Ch’een may have wielded significant power, as the inscriptions connect her to Testigo Cielo, a key figure in the Kaanuˀl dynasty, known for its dominance during this Mayan period.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
27 Oct. 2025
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His best finish this season was third at LIV Golf Indianapolis, and he’s acknowledged that his form hasn’t matched his past dominance.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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Elisabeth Moss plays a former sitcom star who, after losing one too many jobs to younger actresses, comes under the sway of a powerful wellness guru (Kate Hudson) but begins to sense something sinister afoot.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
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Proxy advisory firms have long held sway over Wall Street, but their recommendations are even more prominent today, when almost two thirds of the American public has a stake in the stock market .—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Reign.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reign. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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