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
Candace Buckner, New York Times, 4 May 2026
But in the quantum realm, randomness reigns; a particle comes with multiple quantum states, collapsing to just one of them in unpredictable ways.
—Quanta Magazine, 29 Apr. 2026
Affordability reigns as the dominant financial concern for Americans, according to a Gallup survey released Tuesday.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
With other Korean categories like makeup and hair care on the rise, Korean skincare reigns supreme in popularity, with Amazon itself one of the main purveyors.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2026
Food and drink An all-are-welcome atmosphere, inspired by Cretan home kitchens, reigns at restaurant Anemoia, which sits at Tella Thera’s heart, both geographically and in spirit.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Green was the first women’s United States champion in the belt’s history and the first to have multiple reigns.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
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
Noun
More and more, the basic overshadows the basketball, and sophomoric reigns supreme.
—Candace Buckner, New York Times, 4 May 2026
But in the quantum realm, randomness reigns; a particle comes with multiple quantum states, collapsing to just one of them in unpredictable ways.
—Quanta Magazine, 29 Apr. 2026
Affordability reigns as the dominant financial concern for Americans, according to a Gallup survey released Tuesday.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
With other Korean categories like makeup and hair care on the rise, Korean skincare reigns supreme in popularity, with Amazon itself one of the main purveyors.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2026
Food and drink An all-are-welcome atmosphere, inspired by Cretan home kitchens, reigns at restaurant Anemoia, which sits at Tella Thera’s heart, both geographically and in spirit.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Green was the first women’s United States champion in the belt’s history and the first to have multiple reigns.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reigns
Noun
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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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By design Congress is supposed to serve as a check on the executive branch through budgetary, legislative and oversight powers.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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The step aims to reduce the country’s dependence on foreign powers for high-thrust engines.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
8 May 2026
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The resort governs itself; by day, poolside games and activities for all ages, and by night, a firepit to gather round for a wholesome nightcap.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
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The hormone then travels to the locus coeruleus, a cluster of neurons in the brainstem that governs arousal.—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
6 May 2026
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The government has methodically tightened internet censorship and established increasingly stringent controls over online activities, causing rumblings and rare public expressions of discontent.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 May 2026
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Residential environments currently lack the power density, redundancy, physical security, and environmental controls that enterprise workloads require.—
Kevin Williams,
CNBC,
9 May 2026
Verb
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In a game-changing shake-up of the eligibility rules for the non-English languagecategory, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) has expanded the options for submission.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
4 May 2026
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If the jury rules in his favor, a second phase of the case would determine any financial damages.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
30 Apr. 2026
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There will be 25 in-store client events, global out-of-home from Piccadilly to Sunset Strip including bus-stop dominations, and 15 social platforms activated simultaneously.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2019
Verb
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Every morning Wood monitors estate-sale websites and Facebook Marketplace with the high-stakes focus of someone at the blackjack table.—
Zoey Goto,
Architectural Digest,
6 May 2026
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The organization monitors citizens' dreams in order to prevent crime, and after flagging Sara as a risk, she gets sent to a women's retention center.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
5 May 2026
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David Letterman, who launched the program in 1993 before handing the reins to Colbert in 2015, will be a guest on the Thursday, May 14 episode.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
7 May 2026
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Since Feldman took the reins at the Playhouse in 2016, the historic theater has blossomed into a thriving arts ecosystem.—
Malia Mendez,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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“Reigns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reigns. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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