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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reigns (over)
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Under the shadow of a supreme leader who dictates key decisions, and cunning politicians maneuvering for power, the Iranian presidency has over the past two years been reduced to little more than administering the edicts imposed from above.—
Nadeen Ebrahim,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026 -
Drone operators who want to fly in these regions must receive formal FAA authorization for any flight, which also dictates flight paths.—
Agamemnon Crassidis,
The Conversation,
11 June 2026
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The luteal phase covers days 15 through 28, when progesterone dominates, appetite climbs, energy drops and PMS symptoms peak in the days before menstruation.—
Allison Palmer
Updated June 13,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
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The Masai Mara dominates the global image of Kenya, and so that’s what most people focus on when traveling there.—
Judy Koutsky,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Finally, Kim masters the steps and takes to the stage with confidence, as her family cheers her on!—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 May 2026
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Levy masters one hilarious perplexed comedic reaction after another as Nicky, a closeted pastor with a zany, highly dysfunctional family.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Reigns (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reigns%20%28over%29. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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