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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
Andrew Sessa, Robb Report, 5 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, Nintendo — which had let Hollywood Pictures take the reigns on the project — was so embarrassed by the film that the company necessitated a more hands-on approach for all future adaptations based on their products.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 3 Apr. 2026
Elsewhere in the three-minute Euphoria trailer, pure chaos reigns.
—Megan Armstrong, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
After the chaotic reigns of Lori Lightfoot and Johnson, Chicago can ill afford a third rookie mayor.
—Juan Rangel, Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
At this point, the UConn-dominance-is-boring crowd has had years to debate during the reigns of several incredible players.
—Chantel Jennings, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Following that merger, Dana Goldberg and Josh Greenstein, co-chairs, took the reigns of Paramount Pictures.
—Jake Coyle, Fortune, 2 Mar. 2026
Following that merger, Dana Goldberg and Josh Greenstein, co-chairs, took the reigns of Paramount Pictures.
—Dallas Morning News, 1 Mar. 2026
Whimsy reigns at Sawgrass Mills, but its architecture is not at all trivial.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 23 Feb. 2026
Noun
Across the home, serenity reigns.
—Andrew Sessa, Robb Report, 5 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, Nintendo — which had let Hollywood Pictures take the reigns on the project — was so embarrassed by the film that the company necessitated a more hands-on approach for all future adaptations based on their products.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 3 Apr. 2026
Elsewhere in the three-minute Euphoria trailer, pure chaos reigns.
—Megan Armstrong, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
After the chaotic reigns of Lori Lightfoot and Johnson, Chicago can ill afford a third rookie mayor.
—Juan Rangel, Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
At this point, the UConn-dominance-is-boring crowd has had years to debate during the reigns of several incredible players.
—Chantel Jennings, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Following that merger, Dana Goldberg and Josh Greenstein, co-chairs, took the reigns of Paramount Pictures.
—Jake Coyle, Fortune, 2 Mar. 2026
Following that merger, Dana Goldberg and Josh Greenstein, co-chairs, took the reigns of Paramount Pictures.
—Dallas Morning News, 1 Mar. 2026
Whimsy reigns at Sawgrass Mills, but its architecture is not at all trivial.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 23 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reigns
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And they are captivated by a vision of an imperial federation, with a parliament in London, where Britain would be an important partner, but just one, and where Canada and the other dominions would have representation.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
4 Feb. 2026
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China is also one of the few major powers that hasn't experienced high inflation since 2022, potentially adding to the allure of Chinese bonds over the past month.—
Joseph Wilkins,Sean Conlon,
CNBC,
10 Apr. 2026
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In contrast, two other new county offices that would be created by the charter package — an independent budget analyst and program auditor — have extensive descriptions of their responsibilities and powers, according to Lawson-Remer’s legislation for the charter package released on Wednesday.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Apr. 2026
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In theory, nothing governs these companies other than their own morals and their investors.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
9 Apr. 2026
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The spot price governs Brent oil for delivery in the next 10 to 30 days, in contrast to futures contracts for delivery in June and beyond.—
Spencer Kimball,Pippa Stevens,
CNBC,
8 Apr. 2026
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Parents can protect their entire family with benefits like alert sharing, parental controls and cyberbullying alerts for video games.—
Jasmin Suknanan,
CNBC,
10 Apr. 2026
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With 13 customizable controls, 11-zone Chroma under-glow, and Gen-3 Optical Switches that are rated for 90 million clicks, this mouse will survive your climb to the top of the leaderboard.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
10 Apr. 2026
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Lottery rules state that winners have 180 days from the draw date to claim their prize.—
Senior Television,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Apr. 2026
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Under California’s rules the top two candidates head from the primary to the November midterms.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
12 Apr. 2026
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The internet blackout in Iran has entered its 40th day, according to NetBlocks, a British-Turkish nonprofit group that monitors cybersecurity developments.—
Will Clark,
NBC news,
8 Apr. 2026
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Over six rounds, the contest garnered 168,192 votes for papers on topics that include smart dental floss that monitors stress, Baby KJ’s personalized gene therapy, and an artificial intelligence model designed to predict cell behavior.—
Brianna Abbott,
STAT,
7 Apr. 2026
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Rawlinson has struggled mightily since Alter handed her the reins, most publicly with the bungled hiring and firing of former coach and Hall of Fame player Teresa Weatherspoon.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
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John Carpino, who officially handed over the reins as the Angels’ president on Monday, was introduced to throw out the first pitch.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
6 Apr. 2026
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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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“Reigns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reigns. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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