as in to consume
to have complete control over
it is illegal in the United States to monopolize an entire industry you shouldn't monopolize the exercise equipment while others are waiting to use it
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Recent Examples of monopolize
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for monopolize
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In the hospitality sector, large hotels consume significantly more energy due to extensive facilities like multiple restaurants, conference centers, and recreational areas, which drive higher energy usage and waste production.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Peppermint tea is one easy way to consume peppermint.—
Julie Marks Published,
Verywell Health,
28 Mar. 2025
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Wynn-Williams’ book does possess a feature common to tell-all memoirs.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Mar. 2025
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In late January, authorities arrested Christopher Kegan Williams, a Sacramento County man who has been charged with murder and possessing drugs for sale in the death of Collanton’s son, 20-year-old Spencer Newsom.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacramento Bee,
20 Mar. 2025
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Roadside Attractions, Lionsgate and independent studio LD Entertainment are circling domestic rights, though a deal has yet to close.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2025
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With a staff of some 120 people, the organization had a budget of about $28 million last year — less than a fifth of the San Francisco Public Library's budget.—
Emma Bowman,
NPR,
23 Mar. 2025
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“Monopolize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monopolize. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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