monopolize
verb
mo·nop·o·lize
mə-ˈnä-pə-ˌlīz 
monopolized; monopolizing
: to get a monopoly of : assume complete possession or control of
monopolize a conversation
Examples of monopolize in a Sentence
He's always monopolizing the conversation.
The company has monopolized the market for computer operating systems.
One group monopolized the camping area, taking almost all of the campsites.
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That rule was designed to prevent any entity from monopolizing state funds for vehicles that weren’t ready for production and to provide a level playing field for smaller manufacturers.
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Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
But that’s exactly how unlimited campaign spending monopolizes our politics.
—Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
But that’s exactly how unlimited campaign spending monopolizes our politics.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2026
After prohibition, a few producers monopolized beer for decades.
—Bahar Anooshahr, AZCentral.com, 1 Feb. 2026
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Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
But that’s exactly how unlimited campaign spending monopolizes our politics.
—Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
But that’s exactly how unlimited campaign spending monopolizes our politics.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2026
After prohibition, a few producers monopolized beer for decades.
—Bahar Anooshahr, AZCentral.com, 1 Feb. 2026
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“Monopolize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/monopolize. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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monopolize
verb
mo·nop·o·lize
mə-ˈnäp-ə-ˌlīz
monopolized; monopolizing
: to acquire or have complete control over
always monopolizing the conversation
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monopolize
transitive verb
mo·nop·o·lize
mə-ˈnä-pə-ˌlīz
monopolized; monopolizing
: to get a monopoly of
monopolize an industry
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