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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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  • Maintaining voter lists is the responsibility of states, not the federal government, as the Constitution dictates that states control elections.
    — Jude Joffe-Block, NPR, 3 Sep. 2026
  • For a precision folding bike where millimeter-perfect alignment dictates how smoothly the hinges open and close, keeping the metal perfectly straight is a manufacturing advantage.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of dictates
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  • And sometimes, a new coiling direction dominates seemingly everywhere across the oceans all at once in the fossil record.
    — Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Review An iconic city landmark, this 14th-century converted Doge's palace dominates the lagoon, and sits just a short stroll away from the Bridge of Sighs and the monuments of Piazza San Marco.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 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 17 Sep. 2026.

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