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
Yemen monopolized the coffee trade for around 200 years until Dutch merchants smuggled coffee seeds to Indonesia and began growing plants there.
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Dee-Ann Durbin, Twin Cities, 5 May 2026
Yemen monopolized the coffee trade for around 200 years until Dutch merchants smuggled coffee seeds to Indonesia and began growing plants there.
—Dee-Ann Durbin, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
Being named a first-team All-American is difficult, particularly at quarterback, where one player can monopolize the selections.
—Joseph Duarte, Houston Chronicle, 4 May 2026
Yemen monopolized the coffee trade for around 200 years until Dutch merchants smuggled coffee seeds to Indonesia and began growing plants there.
—ABC News, 2 May 2026
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Dee-Ann Durbin, Twin Cities, 5 May 2026
Yemen monopolized the coffee trade for around 200 years until Dutch merchants smuggled coffee seeds to Indonesia and began growing plants there.
—Dee-Ann Durbin, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
Being named a first-team All-American is difficult, particularly at quarterback, where one player can monopolize the selections.
—Joseph Duarte, Houston Chronicle, 4 May 2026
Yemen monopolized the coffee trade for around 200 years until Dutch merchants smuggled coffee seeds to Indonesia and began growing plants there.
—ABC News, 2 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for monopolize
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Most products are safe to consume beyond the date listed on the packaging.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
7 July 2025
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Drinking hibiscus tea daily is unlikely to cause problems when consumed in moderation.—
Morgan Pearson,
Verywell Health,
7 July 2025
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Al Qutaibi will serve 30 days in jail on charges of conspiracy to transport unstamped cigarettes, conspiracy to possess a counterfeit tax stamp, and possession of more than 30 cartons of unstamped cigarettes.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Renard possesses significant international experience, having led Morocco at the 2018 World Cup in their first appearance since 1998, and guiding Saudi Arabia to a shock group stage win over eventual champions Argentina in 2022.—
Sam Joseph,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Josh Hokit dominated the first round against Derrick Lewis and had an armbar attempt for the final 30 seconds.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
15 June 2026
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The populist Swiss People’s Party, which has the most seats in parliament, has stirred up and fostered anti-migration sentiment over the years, notably about an influx of workers from European Union nations.—
Jamey Keaten,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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“Monopolize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monopolize. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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