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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
Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
Take the quiz here … CROWN ON THE LINE — King Charles’ ‘high-stakes’ US visit tests historic alliance, could shape his reign.
—FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Arkansas Online, 5 Apr. 2026
Time is running out - 48 hours before all Hell will reign [sic] down on them.
—Garrett Downs,azhar Sukri, CNBC, 5 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Plants spread by rhizomatous roots and can be divided every three to five years to produce new plants or reign in growth.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
Take the quiz here … CROWN ON THE LINE — King Charles’ ‘high-stakes’ US visit tests historic alliance, could shape his reign.
—FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Verb
Time is running out -- 48 hours before all Hell will reign down on them.
—Arkansas Online, 5 Apr. 2026
Time is running out - 48 hours before all Hell will reign [sic] down on them.
—Garrett Downs,azhar Sukri, CNBC, 5 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reign
Noun
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This was clearly outside the purview of the colonizer, who saw land as a resource held under his dominion.—
Tim Brinkhof,
JSTOR Daily,
22 Apr. 2026
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For China, bringing Taiwan under its dominion would break through that barrier and expand its military reach.—
Wayne Chang,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2026
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The Stars’ 71 power-play goals ranked first in the NHL in 2025-26, and Johnston’s 27 were the second-most in a single season since the 2004-05 lockout.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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They're driven very much by power, domination, control.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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That 2024 decision sidestepped the core issues, however, by ruling that the antiabortion doctors behind the case didn’t have legal standing to sue.—
Geoff Mulvihill,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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Louisiana appealed the decision to the Fifth Circuit, which ruled Friday in its favor.—
Aria Bendix,
NBC news,
1 May 2026
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Many Indians and students of colonialism see it as a symbol of the British Empire and the domination and plunder of imperialism.—
Emma Caughlan,
NBC news,
30 Apr. 2026
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That Dalglish’s vast contribution in Liverpool’s domination of English football over the previous decade would have helped him in sticky spots is a reminder that Slot has little to fall back on.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Fiber-optic drones are not piloted via, for example, GPS signals or radio control.—
Melanie Lidman,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Why mosquito control matters beyond the bites For most gardeners, mosquitoes are about comfort — or the lack of it.—
Ryan Brennan,
Sacbee.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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Homelessness, drug abuse and related crimes have increased relentlessly under the watch of local homelessness experts and a governing body that is dominated by liberal Democrats and those with an even more extreme view to the left.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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The technocrats, many of whom are career officials from the Palestinian Authority that governs parts of the occupied West Bank, have instead spent their time in meetings, making policy plans for their eventual return to the Gaza Strip and its mounting humanitarian challenges.—
Matt Bradley,
NBC news,
25 Apr. 2026
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Washington is trying to reduce China’s dominance over critical mineral supply chains.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Denver had a hot start in the first half, with attacking duo Melissa Kössler and Natasha Flint continuing their dominance this season and scoring in the 16th and 32nd minutes, respectively.—
Melanie Anzidei,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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But the bills didn’t have support from law enforcement, which wields significant sway in the Capitol.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
30 Apr. 2026
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No judges, no editorial sway, just the crowd’s consensus.—
Wendy Naugle,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Reign.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reign. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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