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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reign (over)
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The public trust doctrine dictates the state holds navigable waters in trust for the public up to the ordinary high water mark − a visual mark left by water.—
Caitlin Looby,
jsonline.com,
30 Jan. 2026 -
Our desires guide our actions, and our sentiments dictate our reactions.—
Lisa Stardust,
Refinery29,
30 Jan. 2026
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While some apps are experimental or low-effort, the approach mirrors the early days of iOS and Android app stores, where quirky and test apps dominated before the ecosystem matured.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Jan. 2026
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The opposition dominates for spells but struggles to bypass his strong defence.—
Zak Garner-Purkis,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Reign (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reign%20%28over%29. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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