1
as in dominions
controlling power or influence over others
a start-up threatening the company's reign over the computer chip market
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as in powers
the right or means to command or control others
a democratic nation that is governed by the reign of law and not by the whim of its chief executive
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Recent Examples of reigns
Gemma Allen, Forbes.com, 4 Sep. 2025
In Nashville this September, the pop concert reigns.
—Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 3 Sep. 2025
The Joe Gibbs Racing driver reigns as champion of the Cup Series’ crown jewel at Darlington Raceway once again, sweeping the stages, leading 309 of 367 laps and holding off Tyler Reddick to tame one of the sport’s toughest races Sunday.
—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 1 Sep. 2025
His second run has been a massive success, with multiple world championship reigns and a Royal Rumble victory.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025
Take a Lunch Break As is expected in the South, barbecue reigns supreme at places like Midway BBQ in Union and The Improper Pig in Fort Mill.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 23 Aug. 2025
Following his departure in 2020 and the reigns of Frank de Boer and Louis van Gaal’s third spell, Koeman returned for a second term in 2023.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
Here’s how to embrace winter in the Italian Alps, Italian style—where fontina reigns, spa robes are a daily essential, and aperitivo comes with a view.
—Hannah Howard, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2025
Birkenstock Boston Suede Clogs While the Boston clog reigns in colder weather, the wide toebed makes the shoes breathable enough for the summer heat, while the arch support keeps your feet feeling supported.
—Anja Webb, Parents, 6 Aug. 2025
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It was announced that Chloe Malle will take the reigns as the new ‘Head of Editorial Content’ at Vogue.
—Gemma Allen, Forbes.com, 4 Sep. 2025
In Nashville this September, the pop concert reigns.
—Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 3 Sep. 2025
The Joe Gibbs Racing driver reigns as champion of the Cup Series’ crown jewel at Darlington Raceway once again, sweeping the stages, leading 309 of 367 laps and holding off Tyler Reddick to tame one of the sport’s toughest races Sunday.
—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 1 Sep. 2025
His second run has been a massive success, with multiple world championship reigns and a Royal Rumble victory.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025
Take a Lunch Break As is expected in the South, barbecue reigns supreme at places like Midway BBQ in Union and The Improper Pig in Fort Mill.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 23 Aug. 2025
Following his departure in 2020 and the reigns of Frank de Boer and Louis van Gaal’s third spell, Koeman returned for a second term in 2023.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
Here’s how to embrace winter in the Italian Alps, Italian style—where fontina reigns, spa robes are a daily essential, and aperitivo comes with a view.
—Hannah Howard, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2025
Birkenstock Boston Suede Clogs While the Boston clog reigns in colder weather, the wide toebed makes the shoes breathable enough for the summer heat, while the arch support keeps your feet feeling supported.
—Anja Webb, Parents, 6 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reigns
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Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical Roald Dahl's beloved 1988 novel about a young girl named Matilda with telekinetic powers has gotten its fair share of adaptations over the years.—
Jacqueline Weiss,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Witnessing the rise of the internet, cellphones and social media as a teenager, Acutis harnessed these new powers of communication and coded a website to catalogue and promote eucharistic miracles.—
Ruth Sherlock,
NPR,
7 Sep. 2025
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In its world, resurrected mammoths roam, AI governs underground facilities, and human-animal hybrids embody both triumph and ambiguity.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Kate is a patron of the Rugby Football Union in England, while William serves as the patron of the Welsh Rugby Union, which governs the game in Wales.—
Nicholas Rice,
PEOPLE,
6 Sep. 2025
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Interior trims range from basic to luxurious, but all feature easy to use controls, physical switches and dials for key functions and one of the auto industry’s best touch screens and infotainment systems.—
Mark Phelan,
Freep.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Tightening them further, and de-linking cost controls from revenue, just might.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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Play by play caller Mike Tirico will be joined alongside by analyst Cris Collinsworth, sideline reporter Melissa Stark and rules analyst Terry McAulay.—
Mark J. Burns,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Parents will gain the ability to control how ChatGPT responds, with age-appropriate behavior rules on by default.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Sep. 2025
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Technology also monitors road topography The technology also monitors road topography and conditions and restarts the engine smoothly without driver input.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Sep. 2025
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For comfort on the road, a digital suspension system continually monitors and adjusts to road conditions for optimal comfort.—
Scotty Reiss,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The Black Sea region stands out as a canvas of chokepoints and competing sovereignties, of energy routes and grain corridors, of overlapping jurisdictions and unresolved conflicts.—
Galip Dalay,
Time,
19 Aug. 2025
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The East Mecklenburg grad starred in football and basketball, and took on the program’s reins three years ago, returning to his alma mater as head coach.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Sep. 2025
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Thaksin returned on the same day his family’s political party took up the reins of government once again.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Reigns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reigns. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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