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noun

ˈrān How to pronounce reign (audio)
Definition of reignnext
1
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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verb

as in to rule

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Recent Examples of reign
Noun
Guardiola himself just wrapped up an epic 10-year reign at Manchester City that included many trophies—and much debate about whether his teams were truly as magical as his work at Barcelona. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 28 June 2026 The King and Queen's appearance follows the late Queen Elizabeth's tradition of supporting Royal Ascot, who had 24 of her racehorses win at Ascot during her record 70-year reign. — Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 27 June 2026
Verb
Collective bargaining would be a way to reign in the increasingly high prices currently needed to sign players. — Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 8 May 2026 On Wednesday, Pope Leo XIV — the 11th pontiff to reign since the project broke ground — will lead Solemn Mass and a ceremonial blessing. — CNN Money, 8 June 2026 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
  • The show represents a milestone in American TV, when showrunners like Shonda Rhimes began to become famous names in and of themselves, and create whole dominions of TV shows on networks and streaming services.
    — Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 29 June 2026
  • Freeman had accomplished more than protecting her daughter from Hannah Ashley’s blow and, with perseverance, succeeded in getting herself and Lizzie out from under the Ashleys’ dominion.
    — New York Times, New York Times, 22 June 2026
Definition of dominion
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  • Junior Caminero has already done some things no Rays players had ever accomplished, such as extending his sizzling power show on Friday to include hitting 10 home runs over a 10-game span.
    — Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 July 2026
  • Plus, the power port includes three electrical outlets and three USB ports for powering appliances, speakers, and other devices.
    — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026
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  • The California Supreme Court is poised to rule in a lawsuit that has pitted the state’s court reporters — the workers who create transcripts of court proceedings — against victims of domestic violence and other vulnerable litigants.
    — Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • News cameras will be allowed to record and broadcast much of the hearing, the judge ruled last week over the objections of Robinson’s attorneys.
    — Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
Definition of rule
Noun
  • However, when the monsters become bent on world domination, the Minions must band together to defeat the creations gone awry.
    — Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • Being top dog on the local council, however, is not the same as world domination.
    — Richard Edwards, Space.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of domination
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  • Steer clear of puddles - Driving into puddles or low areas of rainwater can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control.
    — KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026
  • With Australia closing in on a winner in regulation with its young attack, Egypt settled in over the final 20 minutes or so to regain control of possession and find the more consistent threats on goal.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 July 2026
Definition of control
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  • Just down the coast in Laguna Beach, a city that already had rules governing the size of canopies, officials took it a step further in May and limited the use of such shade structures to certain sections of beach.
    — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
  • But the majority of Americans aren’t socialists and don’t wish to be governed by kissing cousins of Karl Marx and Kim Jong Un.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
Definition of govern
Noun
  • The score might not suggest dominance, but Colombia controlled the game from the outset and held possession for nearly two-thirds of the match.
    — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026
  • Even casual soccer fans know about Lionel Messi and his dominance (six goals already).
    — David Troy OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
Definition of dominance
Noun
  • In a real world sense of course that can’t possibly be true, but the world view of the Puritan religious leaders who founded the Connecticut River Colony in the 1630s still held sway in the late 18th century.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 28 June 2026
  • Roberta Smith, the co-chief art critic of the New York Times, and Jerry Saltz, the art critic of New York magazine, are writers of sway, elegance, legend.
    — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 27 June 2026
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“Reign.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reign. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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