reign (over)

verb

Definition of reign (over)next
as in to lord (it over)

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  1. dictate
  2. dominate
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  • According to Los Angeles County Fire Captain Aaron Katon, industry standards dictate that a fire engine is supposed to be on the frontline for 15 years, then 10 years in a reserve fleet.
    — Jeff Nguyen, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Rather than trying to dictate the future of fashion from a pedestal, Hunt views the platform as an evolving ecosystem created to adapt alongside the wider culture.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
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  • Apple and Samsung also continue to dominate the smartphone market.
    — Sam Birchall, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The problem for Weiss and the new leadership is that the US’ relationship with Israel and Israel’s military actions in the Middle East seems increasingly poised to dominate electoral politics in the coming years.
    — semafor.com, semafor.com, 19 Oct. 2026
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“Reign (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reign%20%28over%29. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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