as in consumes
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 monopolizes
The country also monopolizes global graphite, gallium mining production, and battery-grade material.
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Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
4 July 2026
But that’s exactly how unlimited campaign spending monopolizes our politics.
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Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
But that’s exactly how unlimited campaign spending monopolizes our politics.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Feb. 2026
The suit alleges RealPage monopolizes the market for commercial rental revenue management software.
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John Molseed,
Twin Cities,
24 Nov. 2025
This helps ensure that no one monopolizes the event and that the more reserved employees have a chance to share.
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Chintan Shah,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Using technology to navigate around an urban area completely monopolizes, at minimum, one of your senses.
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Evan Ackerman,
IEEE Spectrum,
7 June 2016
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
4 July 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
The suit alleges RealPage monopolizes the market for commercial rental revenue management software.
—
John Molseed,
Twin Cities,
24 Nov. 2025
This helps ensure that no one monopolizes the event and that the more reserved employees have a chance to share.
—
Chintan Shah,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Using technology to navigate around an urban area completely monopolizes, at minimum, one of your senses.
—
Evan Ackerman,
IEEE Spectrum,
7 June 2016
Recent Examples of Synonyms for monopolizes
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Yet a cannabis marketer who consumes — or, just as notably, one who doesn’t — often finds their professional credibility subjected to a level of scrutiny that has no real parallel elsewhere.
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One early target is underground mine ventilation, which consumes a significant share of electricity at subsurface operations.
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The United States possesses the world’s strongest military, most innovative economy, and deepest capital markets.
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While Languedoc possesses remarkable varietal diversity, Legrand is quick to point out that grapes are only the starting point.
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Just like white vinegar, lemon juice has an acidity that can get rid of dullness affecting your whites.
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Miami has 12 roster spots filled and will add two or three other players on value deals.
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