reigns (over)

present tense third-person singular of reign (over)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reigns (over)
Verb
  • The trade deal also commits to weakening the EU’s deforestation regulations and its Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, which dictates ESG information companies must make public.
    Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 26 Aug. 2025
  • More likely, there will come a time when the performance of Wilson and the team dictates a transition to Dart.
    Dan Duggan, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Ryan dominates the Royals with each start.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 7 Sep. 2025
  • The set also dominates the Top Album Sales chart, with 296,000 pure purchases in its first frame, according to Luminate.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • This storied sandwich is served each year at the Masters Tournament in Augusta, Georgia; and many have long tried to replicate the recipe, which seemingly masters the perfect ratio of ingredients for classic egg salad.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 23 Aug. 2025
  • Focus is difficult and hardly anyone masters the skill.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
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“Reigns (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reigns%20%28over%29. Accessed 7 Sep. 2025.

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