Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reigns (over)
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Of course, the genre dictates that a seemingly sure thing be vexed, and this rom-com is no different.—
Lisa Kennedy,
Variety,
5 Feb. 2026 -
Vancouver, however, is absolutely considering the possibility of utilizing Lankinen as a shootout specialist and is willing to bring him in cold for the end-game event if the situation dictates it.—
Harman Dayal,
New York Times,
2 Feb. 2026
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That can be especially difficult for platforms like Amazon, which dominates the e-commerce market.—
Juliana Kim,
NPR,
7 Feb. 2026
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The Zayed—a sprawling, 900,000-square-foot space designed by British architecture firm Foster + Partners—dominates the skyline.—
John Arlidge,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Feb. 2026
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Stylist Chrissy Rasmussen masters the layered medium-length look on clients.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
20 Dec. 2025
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Bette Davis masters a rare light comedy turn as Sherry's long-suffering secretary, with Jimmy Durante as a visitor from Broadway and Wizard of Oz (1939) good witch Billie Burke as the overwhelmed matriarch of the Stanley clan.—
Gwen Ihnat,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Dec. 2025
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“Reigns (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reigns%20%28over%29. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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