reign (over)

verb

Definition of reign (over)next
as in to lord (it over)

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  1. dictate
  2. dominate
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  • Not everyone with high levels of amyloid will progress to dementia, just as having tau in the brain does not dictate cognitive impairment later in life, Buckley said.
    — Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
  • The jet stream – the ultimate arbiter of day-to-day weather – dictates where warmer air and cooler air are allowed to settle across North America.
    — Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026
Definition of dictate
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  • Japan’s monarchy has for centuries maintained male-only succession, which is on-brand for a deeply patriarchal society where men dominate other spheres of life such as business and politics.
    — Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
  • Highs are still projected to reach the upper 90s, with mostly sunny skies dominating the forecast.
    — The Baltimore Sun, Baltimore Sun, 13 July 2026
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“Reign (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reign%20%28over%29. Accessed 17 Jul. 2026.

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