reigned (over)

verb

Definition of reigned (over)next
past tense of reign (over)
as in lorded (it over)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reigned (over)
  1. dominated
  2. mastered
  3. managed
  4. regulated
  5. administered
Verb
  • On the streaming front, Netflix and Prime Video dominated the series rankings with three titles each.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The 20-month-old war between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has been turning increasingly bloody as ceasefire efforts have stalled, and crises elsewhere have dominated world attention.
    Reuters, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of dominated
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  • But one 3-year-old has seemingly mastered the art of tidying up, which has reduced the internet to tears.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • This city's dining scene brims over with romance, thanks to visionary restaurateurs who have mastered the art of ambiance.
    Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of mastered
Verb
  • The Writers Guild of America managed to secure minimum staffing protections in TV writers rooms last year after going on strike.
    Wendy Lee, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Disruptions, whether through advances in technology or changes in customer preferences, must be managed well.
    Jon Michail, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of managed
Verb
  • Musk's companies, such as Tesla and SpaceX, are heavily regulated.
    Zac Anderson, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
  • For much of the country’s history, individual states regulated horseracing, with minimal federal oversight related to gambling.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of regulated
Verb
  • During this comatose period, Foxx was taken to a doctor, who administered a cortisone shot and sent him home.
    Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Treatment with the non-invasive device is generally well tolerated, though VNS can cause slight skin irritation or a temporary cough or hoarseness (if it’s administered through the neck) while the stimulator is on, Vaughn says.
    Stacey Colino, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of administered
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