Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reigned (over)
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Pterosaurs were prehistoric predators that dominated the skies with pointed snouts that could catch prey on the move or from the water, according to National Geographic.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
26 Sep. 2025 -
Each region is dominated by a particular strand of Atsu’s revenge.—
Gieson Cacho,
Mercury News,
26 Sep. 2025
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Despite having three new starters on the offensive line, Winchester dictated the pace, which led to a dominating performance from senior captain Gianni DePrimeo, who ran for five touchdowns.—
Justin Barrasso,
Boston Herald,
27 Sep. 2025
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As with its culinary cousins—jambalaya, red rice, and hoppin’ John—the environment dictated what went into the pot.—
BJ Dennis,
Southern Living,
24 Sep. 2025
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Hamas has terrorized the Israeli people and oppressed the people of Gaza, causing horrific suffering.—
Ben Kelly,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
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This first in a duology takes place in Mexico in the 1500s, where the conquistadors have invaded and oppressed the native people.—
Lia Amador,
PEOPLE,
20 Sep. 2025
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In other words, Kershaw has mastered the art of run prevention.—
Wayne G. McDonnell,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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When Takeshi had mastered math, his father invited other local kids to their house for tutoring.—
Shawn Price,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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That Mariners team still managed an 8-5 record against Houston.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
22 Sep. 2025
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The Justice Department has spent months investigating, and there’s been no indication that prosecutors have managed to uncover any degree of incriminating evidence necessary to secure an indictment.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
21 Sep. 2025
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With its proprietary and patent-protected glass formula, the crystals are globally compliant to REACH and Swarovski is certified Oekotex Standard 100 as well as ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001 and SMETA certified, as well as regulated by Sustainability Due Diligence.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
23 Sep. 2025
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What regulated actual Southern credit markets, when bondpeople were used as collateral for loans, were surpluses from slave labor, not short-term fluctuations in slave prices.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Sep. 2025
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The work was made possible thanks to a grant from the Dickinson endowment fund administered through the Rancho Santa Fe Foundation.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Sep. 2025
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One group of 39 kids was administered folinic acid while a second group of 38 kids received a placebo.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Reigned (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reigned%20%28over%29. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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