1
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
Samantha Barry, Glamour, 18 July 2025
Chelsea defied expectations on July 13 with a stunning 3-0 win against reigning European champions Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup final.
—George Timms, Time, 18 July 2025
Phil Hay, New York Times, 10 July 2025
Managing growth is easier when cash flow and optimism reign.
—Russell P. Reeder, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
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Noun
The Liberty are the reigning league champions, and the Barclays Center is regularly packed to the rafters and roaring.
—Samantha Barry, Glamour, 18 July 2025
Chelsea defied expectations on July 13 with a stunning 3-0 win against reigning European champions Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup final.
—George Timms, Time, 18 July 2025
Verb
Thomas Frank is on course to complete the first major signing of his reign as Tottenham Hotspur boss.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 10 July 2025
Managing growth is easier when cash flow and optimism reign.
—Russell P. Reeder, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reign
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Root takes that concept of player asymmetry to another level, letting each player fight for dominion of the woodland wilderness with completely different actions and mechanisms.—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
12 July 2025
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After confederation, Canada strove to be the most British dominion in the British empire.—
Stephen Marche,
The Atlantic,
1 July 2025
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The East Asian power provided air defense systems to the Balkan nation to help protect its airspace, raising concerns in the United States about Serbia's path toward European integration.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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Atmosphere explores the themes of sacrifice, public service, and the transformative power of love in a more earthbound version of what propels Marvel superheroes.—
Maureen Lee Lenker Published,
EW.com,
15 July 2025
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Residents in the Mies van der Rohe Cooperatives said they were enthused after a Wayne County Circuit Court judge ruled that the company would be barred from working on their property through the fall.—
Dana Afana,
Freep.com,
26 July 2025
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The next year, a federal judge ruled against Topps’ monopoly of the baseball card industry, allowing Fleer and Donruss to sell cards starting in 1981.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
25 July 2025
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Hockey’s loss became golf’s gain, and Gilmore’s domination on the championship tour gave the PGA a shot of pure rock & roll energy right up its tight, white ass.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
25 July 2025
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It was held together not by the domination of a single group, but rather by its asymmetries.—
Aatish Taseer,
Time,
15 July 2025
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Make sure the tires reconnect with the road - During the skid, wait until the tires reconnect with the road and then gently straighten the wheels to regain control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
23 July 2025
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As for the factors that are out of your control — the future of the stock market, U.S. trade policy and tax rates, how much money your friends are making — give yourself a little grace.—
Ryan Ermey,
CNBC,
23 July 2025
Verb
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The same principles that govern resilient pipelines showed up in how Astronomer managed the public narrative.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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However, experts question whether such repeals will withstand scrutiny under the Administrative Procedure Act, which governs the legal process for rescinding rules.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
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The President has already issued six Executive Orders to modernize defense acquisition, realize American drone dominance and rapidly increase shipbuilding capacity.—
Michael Brown,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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Scottie Scheffler's dominance at Royal Portrush continued on Saturday as the World No. 1 carded a bogey-free 67 to stretch his lead to four shots heading into the final round of the 153rd Open Championship.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 July 2025
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Corn growers, primarily based in the U.S. Midwest, have long held significant sway in Washington policymaking.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 July 2025
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While advocates have said the change boosts religious organizations' First Amendment rights, others are skeptical about churches having more sway in politics and argue the new rule violates the First Amendment by favoring religious organizations over their secular counterparts.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
11 July 2025
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“Reign.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reign. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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