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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reigns (over)
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The times were selected based on the shifting positions of the moon and Earth, which dictates when the Space Launch System rocket, topped with the Orion capsule, can safely lift off and still complete complex mission objectives.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026 -
Football is king in the SEC and dictates the buckets of television money the conference doles out.—
Justin Williams,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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The player who ultimately dominates the board takes home a prize of JPY10 million yen ($63,000).—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
26 Mar. 2026
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Lesion location frequently determines which symptom dominates, and some adolescents present only with debilitating menstrual pain that has been normalized within their families for generations.—
Sarah Berg,
STAT,
26 Mar. 2026
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The future belongs to the developer who masters the ability to break down human expertise into reusable agent skills.—
Mohith Shrivastava,
Fortune,
31 Mar. 2026
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Kravitz masters the concept of blending genres, mixing crystal light fixtures and an exceptionally rare $45,000 leather panel bed with artisanal pieces and textures in his bedding and rugs.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Reigns (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reigns%20%28over%29. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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