as in to consume
to have complete control over
it is illegal in the United States to monopolize an entire industry you shouldn't monopolize the exercise equipment while others are waiting to use it
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Recent Examples of monopolize
These monopolizing tendencies must be resisted, and more control should be returned to the local level.
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
During his first administration, Trump’s DOJ sued Google for allegedly monopolizing online search — a case the agency ultimately won in August.
—Julia Shapero, The Hill, 4 Dec. 2024
Opportunities for Small Businesses: Smaller companies and startups could benefit from a less concentrated market, gaining access to customers and opportunities previously monopolized by Big Tech.
—Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
The antitrust lawsuit alleges that Google has monopolized the market for online search.
—Dana Taylor, USA TODAY, 8 Nov. 2024
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
During his first administration, Trump’s DOJ sued Google for allegedly monopolizing online search — a case the agency ultimately won in August.
—Julia Shapero, The Hill, 4 Dec. 2024
Opportunities for Small Businesses: Smaller companies and startups could benefit from a less concentrated market, gaining access to customers and opportunities previously monopolized by Big Tech.
—Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
The antitrust lawsuit alleges that Google has monopolized the market for online search.
—Dana Taylor, USA TODAY, 8 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for monopolize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for monopolize
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Just remember that staying engaged and aware of the type of ASMR content children consume is key to ensuring a safe and positive experience, stresses Dr. Adusei.—
Holly Garcia,
Parents,
27 Jan. 2025
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By Sunday, the flames had consumed over 28,000 acres across the Baja California peninsula.—
Joel Thayer,
Newsweek,
27 Jan. 2025
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Other types of evergreens — including boxwoods (Buxus microphylla), bugleweed (Ajuga sp.), lenten rose (Helleborus sp.) and holly (Ilex sp.) — also possess adaptations that protect their leaves from damage from freezing temperatures.—
Markis Hill,
Kansas City Star,
31 Jan. 2025
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As part of the conspiracy charge, prosecutors added two additional drugs Combs and others allegedly possessed to include psilocin, a psychedelic, and methamphetamine.—
Kara Scannell,
CNN,
30 Jan. 2025
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Those who feel like breakout players of 2024-25 have actually been around for a year or more, and have had a chance to adjust.—
Michael Cox,
The Athletic,
5 Feb. 2025
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City Heights has one of San Diego’s largest Muslim populations.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Feb. 2025
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“Monopolize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monopolize. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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