monopolize
verb (used with object)
to acquire, have, or exercise a monopoly of.
monopolized
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past participleof monopolize.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof monopolize.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
Example Sentences
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With hiring managers prioritizing in-person work and AI able to tackle routine tasks that traditionally monopolized entry-level workers’ time, one could argue being agreeable is paramount.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 13, 2026
This pattern suggests that wealth and authority were not monopolized by a single powerful leader.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 30, 2026
For example, Leo points out that the private companies who’ve monopolized control over and knowledge of A.I. are given to “technocratic thinking” that “tends to amplify the power of those who already possess economic resources.”
From Slate ● May 28, 2026
It alleged that Live Nation and Ticketmaster monopolized various aspects of the live music industry, such as concert promotion, venue operations, artist management and ticketing services.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 15, 2026
That’s much easier in these days of high-tech weaponry, produced only in industrial plants and easily monopolized by an elite, than in ancient times of spears and clubs easily made at home.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
