Thesaurus results for MONOPOLIZE

monopolize

verb

mə-ˈnä-pə-ˌlīz

Definition of monopolize

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 At times of heightened tensions, the Houthis have used the Bab el-Mandeb as a geopolitical bargaining tool, disrupting the passage of trade in a similar fashion to how Tehran has monopolized the Strait of Hormuz since the start of the Iran war. — Tiago Ventura, Time, 16 July 2026 Jurors found that Live Nation had illegally monopolized the live concert industry. — Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2026 The country also monopolizes global graphite, gallium mining production, and battery-grade material. — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 4 July 2026 The film will duke it out for the highly coveted family audience that Toy Story 5 is currently monopolizing. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 28 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for monopolize

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Last December, the government introduced a higher rate for drivers consuming more than 160 litres (42 gallons) of petrol per month.

— Chris Lau, CNN Money, 26 July 2026
Immature and adult mole crickets burrow, consume roots, and make tunnels in your lawn grass.

— Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 26 July 2026

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Corporate security departments, private intelligence outfits and investigative services possess powerful tools, including data access, surveillance capabilities, global networks and advanced tradecraft.

— David Niccolini, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Phelps and Dixon were also charged with conspiracy to possess firearms in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, and possession of firearms in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.

— Nathan Pilling July 27, Kansas City Star, 27 July 2026

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Goff noted that Kansas had a large pool of candidates for the position, including several individuals from pro sports franchises.

— Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026
While past British leaders have spent weekends in their local constituencies, or at the prime minister’s official Chequers country retreat, none in living memory has had a large-scale office outside London.

— ABC News, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026

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