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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
Justin Guthrie, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
In response, a group of Senators have introduced bipartisan legislation to reign in presidential power on tariffs.
—Ana Perez, NPR, 9 Apr. 2025
Bennett Conlin, Baltimore Sun, 12 Apr. 2025
The Dodgers, the reigning World Series champions, generated $701 million in revenue during the 2024 season, according to CNBC’s calculations, even after, according to industry sources, the team paid more than $120 million in revenue sharing.
—Michael Ozanian, CNBC, 11 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Southend United party boat Rice Twice, Baby: Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal come of age in 3-0 win against Real Madrid
There was something slightly sad about Mikel Arteta, pre-Christmas, defending his reign as Arsenal manager by pointing out that his honours list included two Community Shields.
—Justin Guthrie, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
In response, a group of Senators have introduced bipartisan legislation to reign in presidential power on tariffs.
—Ana Perez, NPR, 9 Apr. 2025
Verb
Bryson DeChambeau, the reigning U.S. Open champion sits one shot behind, while Rory McIlroy is two strokes behind.
—Bennett Conlin, Baltimore Sun, 12 Apr. 2025
The Dodgers, the reigning World Series champions, generated $701 million in revenue during the 2024 season, according to CNBC’s calculations, even after, according to industry sources, the team paid more than $120 million in revenue sharing.
—Michael Ozanian, CNBC, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reign
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As America steers the rickety tricycle of its fading dominion toward the boundless horizon of partisan derangement and endless griping, football will once again go about its job of trying to distract us from whatever the government decides to get up to in 2025.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
3 Jan. 2025
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Stark, strategic realities require we the people of the United States disengage from the cabal that is attempting to assert dominion over our country.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Feb. 2025
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Everybody else has no choice, really, other than to bring a cruel, narcissistic far-right leader to power.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2025
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Because a bat has a thick barrel and rotates when swung, its motion and power depend on the distribution of weight across the entire shaft, not just in one spot.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2025
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Johnston, however, ruled another section of the law in question constitutional.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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In its opinion on Monday, the Supreme Court ruled that each Venezuelan immigrant facing deportation under the Alien Enemies Act must file an individual challenge as a habeas petition.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2025
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Jony and Line compete like gang members for affection and domination against bawdy Jane (Anamaria Vartolomei) and Rudy (Julien Manier), who wield laser swords and decapitate their enemies.—
Armond White,
National Review,
14 Mar. 2025
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Their arrival back on the big stage coincided with the beginning of City’s era of domination in their second year under Pep Guardiola.—
Andy Naylor,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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Guam plays a vital role in enabling the ability to operate forward by supporting logistics, command and control, and fleet readiness, the U.S. Navy said.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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The Miami Herald maintains full editorial control of this work.—
Claire Healy,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2025
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In 2016, motorsport’s governing body, the Federation Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), introduced a minimum age of 18 in F1, though the rules have since been adjusted, allowing 17-year-olds to apply for an FIA Super Licence, which the FIA will issue at its discretion.—
Eduardo Tansley,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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Our circadian rhythms, 24-hour cycles governed by the brain’s suprachiasmatic nucleus, regulate everything from body temperature to hormone release.—
Ximena Araya-Fischel,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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Artificial intelligence infrastructure has emerged as the critical battleground for cloud computing dominance.—
Maribel Lopez,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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But Larson is still doing Larson things, and Victory Lane became the place of congregation for Hendrick Motorsports after his dominance in both the Xfinity Series and Cup Series races at Bristol.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Apr. 2025
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Venezuelans make up almost one-third of the city’s electorate and hold significant sway in local elections.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
14 Apr. 2025
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With Turkish backing, HTS operated in northwestern Idlib Province through much of the Syrian civil war and managed to extend its sway over the territory.—
Jerome Drevon,
Foreign Affairs,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Reign.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reign. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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