Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reigning (over)
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This very season was the latest example of that, when the Avs were the regular-season team to beat, and looked even more threatening after dominating another Central Division contender in the Minnesota Wild.—
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
2 June 2026 -
Kim Le says richer brunette shades and ultra-dark jet black tones are making a comeback, inspired by pop culture references like Maddy Perez from Euphoria, Megan Fox's glossy 2000s-era hair, and the hyper-polished brunette looks dominating Pinterest.—
Kate Donnelly,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Europa-Park has surged in popularity by mastering regional destination tourism, unique cultural programming and showcasing pioneering attractions.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Something that helped Minderman take the next step was mastering the change-up, according to junior catcher Alex Abraham.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2026
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Martinez has been dictating terms with a six-pitch mix that includes a four-seam fastball and sinker with an average velocity between 92 and 93.—
Tom Layberger,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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The technologies now dictating global economic competition and our national security are built on a foundation of mining.—
Rich Nolan,
Boston Herald,
1 June 2026
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Norway was itself a colonizer, and programs oppressing indigenous cultures and languages were in place well into the 1960s.—
Ola Morris Innset,
The Dial,
2 June 2026
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Having been raised not too far from similarly-minded environs, this Turkish critic knows that keeping a pure and noble familial slate in patriarchy often means oppressing women.—
Tomris Laffly,
Variety,
20 May 2026
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White can point to patterns and minutes restrictions, and there is a reasonable basketball explanation for managing Boston's workload.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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The Spurs’ defense was incredibly connected, aggressively rotating on and off SGA doubles and managing not to get exposed on the back end.—
William Guillory,
New York Times,
31 May 2026
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His reporting takes him to the headquarters of the Oklahoma Corporation Commission, the state agency tasked with regulating oil and gas.—
Katie Campbell,
ProPublica,
2 June 2026
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As for regulating the use of AI for mental health, a few states enacted new policies last year.—
Aria Bendix,
NBC news,
1 June 2026
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“Reigning (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reigning%20%28over%29. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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