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.
Recent Examples on the Web
The film will duke it out for the highly coveted family audience that Toy Story 5 is currently monopolizing.
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Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 June 2026
City officials said the new four-hour time limits at the two OB lots is about creating more turnover in those lots, where people often monopolize spots for many hours.
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David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 June 2026
In a geopolitical environment where spread-out global supply lines are regularly interrupted, and some key materials are monopolized by certain countries (such as speaker magnets), a local source of recycled alternatives provides security.
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James Morris,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
In colonial India, the British monopolized the sale of salt, making this basic necessity unaffordable for many.
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Zehra Jumabhoy,
Artforum,
25 June 2026
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Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 June 2026
City officials said the new four-hour time limits at the two OB lots is about creating more turnover in those lots, where people often monopolize spots for many hours.
—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 June 2026
In a geopolitical environment where spread-out global supply lines are regularly interrupted, and some key materials are monopolized by certain countries (such as speaker magnets), a local source of recycled alternatives provides security.
—
James Morris,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
In colonial India, the British monopolized the sale of salt, making this basic necessity unaffordable for many.
—
Zehra Jumabhoy,
Artforum,
25 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for monopolize
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“Monopolize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/monopolize. Accessed 5 Jul. 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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