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adjective

as in overseeing

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verb

present participle of reign
as in governing

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reigning
  1. controlling
  2. governing
  3. regnant
  4. ruling
  5. senior
  6. monitoring
  7. managing
  8. supervisory
Adjective
  • This has impacted every aspect of his life — sleep, eating habits and his controlling attitude toward me.
    — Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 4 July 2026
  • Versant will become a minority, non-controlling investor in the company.
    — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 2 June 2026
Definition of controlling
Verb
  • Digging in the sand is a cherished beach tradition, but a trend of tourists creating deeper holes has forced many coastal towns to adopt laws governing the practice.
    — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 13 July 2026
  • Chapa also removed proposals for new rules around noise and economic development agreements related to data centers, however, the council will consider new rules governing data center water use, Syed said.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 July 2026
Definition of governing
Adjective
  • Since the outbreak of the Covid pandemic, anti-Chinese sentiment has become not merely trendy, but politically regnant.
    — Sam Thielman, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
  • Her opponent, nonprofit leader and billionaire's son Josh Kraft, and who's campaigning against what he's characterized as Wu's regnant leadership style.
    — Mike Deehan, Axios, 19 Mar. 2025
Definition of regnant
Verb
  • And Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and her ruling Liberal Democratic Party are among the sternest voices of opposition to such a change.
    — Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
  • The once-quiet judges see a growing threat in a president who personally attacks jurists ruling against him.
    — Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 11 July 2026
Definition of ruling
Adjective
  • This example underscores the importance of boards conducting ongoing due diligence regarding executive candidates, potential conflicts of interests, and the accuracy of material disclosures before and after senior leaders are hired.
    — Edward Segal, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
  • In July 2025, three senior judges at the Court of Appeal in Dublin dismissed the appeal on all grounds.
    — Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 11 July 2026
Definition of senior
Verb
  • The trustees approved retaining the securities monitoring firm of Berger Montague to represent the system in this case.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 July 2026
  • However, the Boise Fire Department is actively monitoring the direction of the fire and has a plan in place to notify those who live in the area if necessary.
    — Emily Carmela Nelson, Idaho Statesman, 7 July 2026
Definition of monitoring
Adjective
  • Recruitment processes are described as clearer and more aligned following the departures of Daniel Levy, the former executive chairman who was deposed in September last year, and ex-managing director of football Fabio Paratici.
    — Mark Critchley, New York Times, 4 July 2026
  • Clayton served as co-managing partner of Sullivan & Cromwell’s general practice group and also led the firm’s cybersecurity group.
    — Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 12 June 2026
Definition of managing
Adjective
  • The Volkswagen Law Volkswagen's management will need to show that there is no alternative to these measures at the July 9 supervisory board meeting, said Thomas Besson, head of automotive research at Kepler Cheuvreux.
    — Sam Meredith, CNBC, 2 July 2026
  • Mike Brown, supervisory special agent in the FBI Field Office in Miami, said he’s seen cases of individuals reporting years of interaction with scammers.
    — Ella Moore July 2, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026
Definition of supervisory
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