reigns (over)

verb

present tense third-person singular of reign (over)
as in lords (it over)

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  1. dictates
  2. dominates
  3. masters
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  • The most recent 10-year plan that dictates water allocation among the seven basin states, tribal nations, and Mexico expires at the end of this year.
    — Story Hinckley, Christian Science Monitor, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Army regulation dictates that at least two media outlets should be selected to witness the execution.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of dictates
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  • Parliament’s lower house dominates the legislative process, but the Senate plays an important role in passing constitutional amendments and approving Constitutional Court judges.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 11 Oct. 2026
  • Well Organized The Solix S2000 breaks away from the oversized toolbox aesthetic that dominates the portable power station market.
    — Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of dominates
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  • The real competitive advantage of the next decade will not belong to the CEO who masters every AI platform, but the CEO who consistently makes better decisions.
    — Jose Luis Gonzalez Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of masters
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“Reigns (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reigns%20%28over%29. Accessed 15 Oct. 2026.

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