monopolize
verb
mo·nop·o·lize
mə-ˈnä-pə-ˌlīz 
monopolized; monopolizing
: to get a monopoly of : assume complete possession or control of
monopolize a conversation
Examples of monopolize in a Sentence
He's always monopolizing the conversation.
The company has monopolized the market for computer operating systems.
One group monopolized the camping area, taking almost all of the campsites.
Recent Examples on the Web
What’s more, Laura got an earful from the judges for monopolizing the team’s budget.
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Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2024
Jon Stewart Crashes Roy Wood Jr.'s Hosting Gig in Surprise Appearance on 'The Daily Show'
The interview comes after the Department of Justice filed an antitrust suit against Apple for allegedly monopolizing the smartphone market and participating in anti-competitive practices last month.
—Stephanie Wenger, Peoplemag, 2 Apr. 2024
Stewart and Khan discussed Big Tech monopolies, after the US Justice Department and more than a dozen states sued Apple last week in a blockbuster antitrust lawsuit that accused Apple of illegally monopolizing the smartphone market.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 2 Apr. 2024
Apple is facing an antitrust lawsuit from the U.S. Justice Department and 16 states which accuses Apple of monopolizing the smartphone market.
—Chris Morris, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2024
Then there’s the ongoing Federal Trade Commission (FTC) lawsuit against Meta for allegedly monopolizing personal social media networking.
—Laura Bratton, Quartz, 28 Mar. 2024
The Justice Department sued Apple for allegedly monopolizing the smartphone market.
—USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2024
Some construction industry insiders worry that the fab could monopolize the region’s trade workers and laborers — especially with Meta’s project going up at the same time.
—Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 22 Mar. 2024
In another antitrust lawsuit, TKO’s WWE in December settled a lawsuit brought by a rival accusing it of monopolizing the professional wrestling media market.
—Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Mar. 2024
Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2024
Jon Stewart Crashes Roy Wood Jr.'s Hosting Gig in Surprise Appearance on 'The Daily Show'
The interview comes after the Department of Justice filed an antitrust suit against Apple for allegedly monopolizing the smartphone market and participating in anti-competitive practices last month.
—Stephanie Wenger, Peoplemag, 2 Apr. 2024
Stewart and Khan discussed Big Tech monopolies, after the US Justice Department and more than a dozen states sued Apple last week in a blockbuster antitrust lawsuit that accused Apple of illegally monopolizing the smartphone market.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 2 Apr. 2024
Apple is facing an antitrust lawsuit from the U.S. Justice Department and 16 states which accuses Apple of monopolizing the smartphone market.
—Chris Morris, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2024
Then there’s the ongoing Federal Trade Commission (FTC) lawsuit against Meta for allegedly monopolizing personal social media networking.
—Laura Bratton, Quartz, 28 Mar. 2024
The Justice Department sued Apple for allegedly monopolizing the smartphone market.
—USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2024
Some construction industry insiders worry that the fab could monopolize the region’s trade workers and laborers — especially with Meta’s project going up at the same time.
—Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 22 Mar. 2024
In another antitrust lawsuit, TKO’s WWE in December settled a lawsuit brought by a rival accusing it of monopolizing the professional wrestling media market.
—Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Mar. 2024
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monopolize
verb
mo·nop·o·lize
mə-ˈnäp-ə-ˌlīz
monopolized; monopolizing
: to acquire or have complete control over
always monopolizing the conversation
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monopolize
transitive verb
mo·nop·o·lize
mə-ˈnä-pə-ˌlīz
monopolized; monopolizing
: to get a monopoly of
monopolize an industry
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