monopolizing

verb

present participle of monopolize
as in consuming
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 monopolizing However, such an improvement might get hampered by a number of challenges, such as the rise of space debris in orbit or a single company monopolizing commercial space launch, researchers added. — Charles Q. Choi, Space.com, 20 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 Giant corporations were monopolizing ever more of the economy. — Robert B. Reich, Hartford Courant, 9 June 2026 The Velvet Gang’s members are Black, and their heists involve the partnership of a white woman who serves as a decoy, by monopolizing salesclerks’ attention and leaving the threesome free to slip out with loads of merchandise. — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 22 May 2026 That last part may be the only real vulnerability that could keep the Spurs and Thunder from monopolizing Western Conference championships. — John Hollinger, New York Times, 21 May 2026 In 2025, the Federal Trade Commission filed suit against Meta, accusing the company of illegally monopolizing the personal social networking market through its acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp. — Ryan Cormier, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026 The states argue in the civil case that the company and its ticketing arm, Ticketmaster, are monopolizing the industry and driving up prices to see live music. — ABC News, 10 Apr. 2026 Prosecutors accused Live Nation of monopolizing the ticketing and live events industry by cutting exclusive deals with the country’s largest venues, ensuring that all their future events were ticketed through the company’s platform. — Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN Money, 9 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for monopolizing
  1. consuming
  2. possessing
  3. having
Verb
  • However, consuming large amounts—such as those used in studies where up to 1/2 cup was consumed daily—can start to weaken and damage tooth enamel.
    — MD Published, Verywell Health, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Those symptoms can begin anywhere from six hours to six days after consuming the bacteria, the CDC says.
    — Faris Tanyos, CBS News, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of consuming
Verb
  • Sheriff’s officials said he previously had been arrested on suspicion of possessing an assault weapon and being a felon in possession of a firearm.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Anyone possessing marijuana for personal use can be jailed for a month, while distribution and sales are punishable by up to 10 years’ imprisonment depending on the amount seized.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of possessing
Verb
  • Sometimes layovers can be in different countries than your destination, or your flight could get rerouted for some reason, so having your back covered for every country is helpful.
    — Hayley Domin, Travel + Leisure, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Elaine Rossi, a part-time nanny for the Clancy family, said Lindsay Clancy told her about having postpartum issues.
    — Andi Babineau, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of having

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