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noun

ˈrān How to pronounce reign (audio)
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as in dominion
controlling power or influence over others a start-up threatening the company's reign over the computer chip market

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as in power
the right or means to command or control others a democratic nation that is governed by the reign of law and not by the whim of its chief executive

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reign

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verb

as in to rule

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Recent Examples of reign
Noun
In a hilarious Instagram video posted Thursday (March 6), the Only Murders in the Building star gave her enthusiastic fiancé free reign over her Rare Beauty products to give her a makeover. — Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 6 Mar. 2025 The Ring of the Fisherman is smashed by the camerlengo with a ceremonial hammer, marking the end of the deceased pope’s reign. — Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 28 Feb. 2025
Verb
Superstar Paige Bueckers, who was crowned the conference Player of the Year on Thursday, is the reigning Big East Tournament Most Outstanding Player. — Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 2025 Anna Wintour Wintour is the reigning fashion queen for a reason, folks. — Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 5 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for reign
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reign
  1. dominion
  2. power
  3. rule
  4. domination
  5. control
  6. govern
  7. dominance
  8. sway
Noun
  • Historically, imperialist leaders have used military conquest, economic coercion or diplomatic pressure to expand their dominions, and justified their foreign incursions as civilizing missions, economic opportunities or national security imperatives.
    — Monica Duffy Toft, The Conversation, 20 Feb. 2025
  • Kanye West goes on another antisemitic rant, defends Diddy, declares ‘dominion’ over wife.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2025
Definition of dominion
Noun
  • This dispatchable energy from batteries stabilizes the U.S. power supply.
    — Ian Dexter Palmer, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
  • Lastly, love it or hate it, but the return to office is in full swing, meaning WFH loungewear is taking a backseat to power suits, both on your feed and in real life.
    — Jailynn Taylor, Essence, 19 Mar. 2025
Definition of power
Verb
  • On Wednesday, a federal judge temporarily blocked parts of Trump's executive order targeting Perkins Coie, ruling the order was unconstitutional.
    — Kelsey Walsh, ABC News, 15 Mar. 2025
  • While the process can be time-consuming, the employee is entitled to return to their job and receive backpay if a judge rules in favor of the employee.
    — Matthew Kaufman, CNN, 15 Mar. 2025
Definition of rule
Noun
  • Their arrival back on the big stage coincided with the beginning of City’s era of domination in their second year under Pep Guardiola.
    — Andy Naylor, The Athletic, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Jony and Line compete like gang members for affection and domination against bawdy Jane (Anamaria Vartolomei) and Rudy (Julien Manier), who wield laser swords and decapitate their enemies.
    — Armond White, National Review, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of domination
Noun
  • Boston, which trailed 4-1 in the opening period, tried to generate momentum for a comeback in the second period and enter the third period with control of the game.
    — Julian McKenzie, The Athletic, 14 Mar. 2025
  • The Miami Herald retains editorial control of all work.
    — Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of control
Verb
  • While the governing body announced the creation of 30 player development centres for the future, Forest Ladies’ application to keep their centre of excellence status was rejected.
    — Megan Feringa, The Athletic, 16 Mar. 2025
  • Brundle has been vocal about the presence of heavy vehicles on and around the track during Grand Prix events, a matter of concern that must be addressed by the sport and its governing body, the FIA.
    — Mark Davis, Newsweek, 16 Mar. 2025
Definition of govern
Noun
  • The focus is more on individual needs than relationship-building (e.g., asserting dominance, avoiding deep engagement).
    — Mark Travers, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
  • As Trump’s administration aggressively restructures federal agencies, these changes will likely proceed without public input, further entrenching private sector dominance.
    — Nathan Meyers, The Conversation, 11 Mar. 2025
Definition of dominance
Noun
  • Hosted by the Ekman Group and organized jointly with the Swedish Fashion Council, CTF works to underline the sway of stakeholder synergies within the industry.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 6 Mar. 2025
  • These figures seem to hold extraordinary sway over the President, who may see, in their taste for drawing theories of the universe from the growth of their own enterprises, a reflection of himself.
    — Nathan Heller, The New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2025
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