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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
James Pearce, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
The show spans the 17th and 18th centuries, covering the reigns of Louis XIV (who founded the French Academy of Sciences in 1666), Louis XV and Louis XVI (who was executed in 1793 during the French Revolution).
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Jan. 2025
Nathan Canilao, The Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2025
The queen consort and reigning monarch visited the University of Aberdeen in Aberdeen, Scotland.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 21 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Memories are still fresh of last season, when Liverpool ran out of gas during the end of Jurgen Klopp’s reign and only had the Carabao Cup to show for their efforts.
—James Pearce, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
The show spans the 17th and 18th centuries, covering the reigns of Louis XIV (who founded the French Academy of Sciences in 1666), Louis XV and Louis XVI (who was executed in 1793 during the French Revolution).
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Jan. 2025
Verb
Cornerstone Christian 66, Heritage 64 The reigning NorCal Division VI champions upset showcase host Heritage on a go-ahead 3-pointer from senior Kamel Johnson with 1.5 seconds left.
—Nathan Canilao, The Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2025
The queen consort and reigning monarch visited the University of Aberdeen in Aberdeen, Scotland.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 21 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reign
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Giving this apparatus dominion over AI will create a Frankenstein’s monster of secrecy, unaccountability and decision-making power.—
Matthew Guariglia,
The Mercury News,
24 Dec. 2024
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This lays in stark contrast to the doctors who have become the proverbial elves of healthcare, toiling under the sprawling dominion of administrative entities.—
Richard Menger MD MPA,
Forbes,
22 Dec. 2024
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This process requires a lot of computational power, which can cause your system to slow down drastically.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
18 Jan. 2025
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Finally in the battery topic, a best in class, 400 kW regenerative braking power, that is standard on the Taycan confirms a twice as much stopping force.—
Marc D Grasso,
Hartford Courant,
18 Jan. 2025
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That could change in February, as the party has taken the second spot in polling with 20% — above the ruling SPD Party.—
Brady Knox,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
26 Jan. 2025
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In 1989, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia ruled that the Mexico City Policy didn't violate constitutional rights to freedom of speech after the government was sued by the DKT Memorial Fund.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
26 Jan. 2025
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Some supporters will love the domination Leeds tend to have from the first minute until the last.—
Beren Cross,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
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The short—and apparently sweet—singer even manages to sit at Nos. 1 and 10 at the same time, which is really just a bit of coincidence that underlines her current domination of the airwaves.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
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The Observer maintains full editorial control of its journalism.—
Ryan Oehrli,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Jan. 2025
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The extreme, 100 mph winds that drove the LA wildfires to rage out of control is a different kind of event than a fire driven by overgrown brush, Quinn-Davidson said.—
Ella Nilsen,
CNN,
24 Jan. 2025
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The agreement, if approved by the federal court, would end dueling lawsuits alleging violation of the lease between San Diego and the theme park governing its Mission Bay site.—
Lori Weisberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2025
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Rules governing mortgage relief for loans backed by Freddie Mac are similar.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN,
27 Jan. 2025
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To keep America and its allies ahead of emerging threats, Lockheed Martin is delivering and advancing unmatched air dominance solutions focused on technological innovation — where pilots and drones soar together.—
Ellen Mitchell,
The Hill,
22 Jan. 2025
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This trend seemed to forecast a decline in reggaetón’s dominance within Latin music circles.—
Jason Lipshutz,
Billboard,
22 Jan. 2025
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Banks, an ex-NYPD chief with a controversial history who has known Adams for decades, held immense sway over the police department while serving as deputy mayor.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
24 Jan. 2025
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The idea is that whatever economic theory holds sway, it is overwhelmed by the effects of population.—
Clem Chambers,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Reign.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reign. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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