1
as in dominion
controlling power or influence over others
a start-up threatening the company's reign over the computer chip market
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as in power
the right or means to command or control others
a democratic nation that is governed by the reign of law and not by the whim of its chief executive
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Recent Examples of reign
Stories By Real-Time News Team, With Ai Summarization, Miami Herald, 21 Feb. 2025
In the past, filmmakers including Quentin Tarantino and Christopher Nolan have expressed an interest in putting their stamp on Bond; both however, required complete creative control, which wasn’t possible under the reign of Broccoli and Wilson.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 20 Feb. 2025
Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 24 Feb. 2025
The reigning champs staged a 10-0 run, their lead later ballooning back up to 20.
—Bobby Krivitsky, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
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Noun
This discovery sheds light on the mysterious life and reign of Thutmose II.
—Stories By Real-Time News Team, With Ai Summarization, Miami Herald, 21 Feb. 2025
In the past, filmmakers including Quentin Tarantino and Christopher Nolan have expressed an interest in putting their stamp on Bond; both however, required complete creative control, which wasn’t possible under the reign of Broccoli and Wilson.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 20 Feb. 2025
Verb
Speaking of Fayetteville State, the reigning tournament champion collected the No. 1 seed in the Southern Division thanks to a 9-1 mark.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 24 Feb. 2025
The reigning champs staged a 10-0 run, their lead later ballooning back up to 20.
—Bobby Krivitsky, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reign
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Historically, imperialist leaders have used military conquest, economic coercion or diplomatic pressure to expand their dominions, and justified their foreign incursions as civilizing missions, economic opportunities or national security imperatives.—
Monica Duffy Toft,
The Conversation,
20 Feb. 2025
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Kanye West goes on another antisemitic rant, defends Diddy, declares ‘dominion’ over wife.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2025
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Critics, even in his own ranks, saw this as an unforgivable breach of a political quarantine designed to keep the AfD out of power.—
Thomas Escritt,
USA TODAY,
24 Feb. 2025
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The 34-year-old displayed his power to deliver blows to Beterbiev while still being able to evade his opponent’s counter attempts.—
Ben Morse,
CNN,
23 Feb. 2025
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The court ultimately ruled in his favor, acquitting him of the charges.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
19 Feb. 2025
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Emmy-winning news anchor Chauncy Glover died with drugs in his system and his death has been ruled an accident, according to the County of Los Angeles Department of Medical Examiner.—
Nardine Saad,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2025
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All of humanity originates from Africa; everything beyond that point is a story of migration, conflict, and domination.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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The diss record symbolizes utter domination in hip-hop.—
Clover Hope,
Pitchfork,
10 Feb. 2025
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Have persistent weeds identified to determine the best control.—
Tom MacCubbin,
Orlando Sentinel,
1 Mar. 2025
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Fear pushes us to cling for control, driving an instinct to seek definitive answers with hopes for stability.—
Glenn Llopis,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the governing body overseeing the OG of award shows, has worked over the past decade to restructure the membership of film professionals who vote on the Oscars each year.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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But far-right members of Israel's governing coalition oppose further hostage-prisoner swaps and call for Israel to renew fighting in Gaza against Hamas.—
Daniel Estrin,
NPR,
20 Feb. 2025
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Adding Xiaomi to the mix only extends its dominance.—
Janhoi McGregor,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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But Altman, too, has quietly gained the president’s confidence, albeit with a much narrower appeal to American-AI dominance.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
26 Feb. 2025
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More evidence that Porsche is a rare car company in which the engineers have tremendous sway?—
Mark Ewing,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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If Adams’ dismissal motion were to succeed, the Justice Department would theoretically have no sway over him.—
Molly Crane-Newman,
New York Daily News,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Reign.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reign. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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