monopolize
verb
mo·nop·o·lize
mə-ˈnä-pə-ˌlīz 
monopolized; monopolizing
: to get a monopoly of : assume complete possession or control of
monopolize a conversation
Examples of monopolize in a Sentence
He's always monopolizing the conversation.
The company has monopolized the market for computer operating systems.
One group monopolized the camping area, taking almost all of the campsites.
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Some fear that wealthy nations and corporations will monopolize AI, widening economic inequality.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
Through the clustering of talent, industry, and capital and the agglomeration economics that result, big coastal cities like New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Seattle, Boston, and Washington, DC, have monopolized innovation and its myriad benefits.
—Nicholas Lalla, WIRED, 4 Mar. 2025
Building the Interface That Captures Market Share While model development becomes increasingly monopolized, a fascinating counter-trend is emerging - the race to build the most usable interface.
—Josipa Majic Predin, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
There was drama on the group date, because the women once again believed Carolina was monopolizing Grant's time.
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 25 Feb. 2025
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
Through the clustering of talent, industry, and capital and the agglomeration economics that result, big coastal cities like New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Seattle, Boston, and Washington, DC, have monopolized innovation and its myriad benefits.
—Nicholas Lalla, WIRED, 4 Mar. 2025
Building the Interface That Captures Market Share While model development becomes increasingly monopolized, a fascinating counter-trend is emerging - the race to build the most usable interface.
—Josipa Majic Predin, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
There was drama on the group date, because the women once again believed Carolina was monopolizing Grant's time.
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 25 Feb. 2025
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“Monopolize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/monopolize. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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monopolize
verb
mo·nop·o·lize
mə-ˈnäp-ə-ˌlīz
monopolized; monopolizing
: to acquire or have complete control over
always monopolizing the conversation
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monopolize
transitive verb
mo·nop·o·lize
mə-ˈnä-pə-ˌlīz
monopolized; monopolizing
: to get a monopoly of
monopolize an industry
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