reigned (over)

verb

past tense of reign (over)
as in lorded (it over)

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  1. dominated
  2. dictated
  3. oppressed
  4. mastered
  5. managed
  6. regulated
  7. administered
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  • In a tournament that the superstars have dominated, Haaland, Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi all have seven goals.
    — Tim Spiers, New York Times, 8 July 2026
  • Wang, who worked at Apple from 2016 to 2018 on the development and mass production of the Apple Watch and iPhone, is eyeing the AI wearables market dominated by Meta Platforms.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 8 July 2026
Definition of dominated
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  • But designs for new memorials near Washington's National Mall are not meant to be dictated by only a few people, and the quick review process the arch has undergone has defied centuries of planning precedent and broken laws, some historians say.
    — Chiara Eisner, NPR, 8 July 2026
  • The size of recruit classes are dictated by the department’s annual budget, which is approved by the City Council before each fiscal year.
    — Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Definition of dictated
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  • Man oppressed woman legally, economically, socially, educationally, morally, professionally and religiously.
    — Brian DeLay, Mercury News, 4 July 2026
  • Your structure sorts the whole world into two boxes, oppressor and oppressed.
    — Joyce Kamanitz, Hartford Courant, 25 June 2026
Definition of oppressed
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  • Faculty across the country increasingly report spending more time teaching skills that many students once mastered before arriving on campus.
    — Scott White, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
  • Emma Chamberlain has mastered the art of the messy textured pixie.
    — Genesis Rivas, InStyle, 1 July 2026
Definition of mastered
Verb
  • The German predator network managed to thrive despite clear violations of Telegram’s terms of service, again raising questions about how the platform has been used for criminal activity.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 July 2026
  • Tracy Edwards managed to escape and flag down Rauth and Mueller, taking the officers to Dahmer’s apartment.
    — USA Today, USA Today, 7 July 2026
Definition of managed
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  • Prediction markets can legally operate in Texas because they’re regulated by the federal government rather than under state gambling laws.
    — Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 July 2026
  • The Roanoke River flows from Virginia into North Carolina and has lower sections regulated by hydroelectric projects, according to Paddle Guide.
    — Mark Price July 10, Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2026
Definition of regulated
Verb
  • The state’s system is administered locally by municipal clerks who know their communities and are accountable under state law.
    — Reid Ribble, Time, 8 July 2026
  • Those needs are easily accommodated through thoughtful exceptions easily administered by teachers and school staff.
    — Paul Jester, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2026
Definition of administered
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