monopolized; monopolizing

transitive verb

: 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.
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In his acceptance speech, viewed as a blueprint for a six-year tenure, Aoun vowed to monopolize weapons under the mandate of the state. Mick Krever, CNN, 24 Jan. 2025 Some fear that wealthy nations and corporations will monopolize AI, widening economic inequality. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025 Through the clustering of talent, industry, and capital and the agglomeration economics that result, big coastal cities like New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Seattle, Boston, and Washington, DC, have monopolized innovation and its myriad benefits. Nicholas Lalla, WIRED, 4 Mar. 2025 Building the Interface That Captures Market Share While model development becomes increasingly monopolized, a fascinating counter-trend is emerging - the race to build the most usable interface. Josipa Majic Predin, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for monopolize

Word History

First Known Use

1601, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of monopolize was in 1601

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“Monopolize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/monopolize. Accessed 27 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

monopolize

verb
monopolized; monopolizing
: to acquire or have complete control over
always monopolizing the conversation

Legal Definition

monopolize

transitive verb
monopolized; monopolizing
: to get a monopoly of
monopolize an industry

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