Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reigned (over)
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Instead, after entering the third period tied, the Wild got absolutely dominated by the Pittsburgh Penguins to once again disappoint the frustrated home crowd during what has been a miserable start to this 2025-26 campaign.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025 -
In fact, Nashville dominated the first half of the regular season finale and led 2-1 before Miami scored four unanswered goals in the second half.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
31 Oct. 2025
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For a decade, NFL Sundays ruled his life and dictated his emotional and physical well-being.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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This assault threatens our ability to think critically, remember our past honestly, and imagine a future that is not dictated by the state.—
Andrew Weinstein,
Time,
24 Oct. 2025
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The men are seen as misogynistic, and the women are oppressed.—
Deena ElGenaidi,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
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However, when your organization was founded less than 45 years after slavery was abolished, when Black women were still being forced to be wet nurses to the very children of those who oppressed them and lynching was a common occurrence below the Mason-Dixon Line?—
Essence,
Essence,
3 Oct. 2025
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Most fans of the show have likely been bracing themselves to see how Hemsworth takes on a character Cavill has long mastered.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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Few people have mastered the art of quietly luxurious style as well as Gwyneth Paltrow, and a quick scroll through her Instagram page proves it.—
Melony Forcier,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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Carter hadn’t managed to build a profitable business with his attempt to recapture Vanity Fair’s old spirit (and luxury advertising base).—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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Larson was one of the four drivers including Hamlin, Chase Briscoe and William Byron in contention for the title, but Larson managed to finish in third position, ahead of the other three contenders to claim the championship.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Hill said his tribe’s gaming operations are highly regulated, unlike bars, and are subject to annual audits and reporting to the state.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Nutritionists are not regulated in many states, and therefore, anyone can call themselves a nutritionist; their certifications are often unregulated.—
Verywell Health,
Verywell Health,
27 Oct. 2025
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Their plan enabled the Israeli seizure of Gaza, which had been administered by Egypt since 1948.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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That money would go directly to the Texas Water Fund, which is administered by the Texas Water Development Board.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Reigned (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reigned%20%28over%29. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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