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reign

[reyn] / reɪn /
NOUN
rule, dominion
Synonyms
STRONGEST
dynasty regime tenure
STRONG
administration ascendancy command control empire hegemony incumbency influence monarchy power sovereignty supremacy sway
Antonyms
STRONG
impotence incapacity inferiority powerlessness subordination subservience weakness
VERB
have power over; prevail
Synonyms
STRONGEST
dominate govern hold sway occupy predominate
STRONG
administer boss command domineer helm influence manage obtain overrule preponderate rule sit
WEAK
be in power be in the driver's seat be supreme head up hold power rule the roost run the show run things superabound wear the crown
Antonyms
STRONGEST
surrender yield
STRONG
follow mismanage submit
WEAK
serve

Example Sentences

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The project began in 1975 during the Shah's reign, and was initially awarded to Germany's Siemens.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

“This show is such a great opportunity to begin my career in this genre — now, I want to continue my reign of terror.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

Venkatesham, who comes under special scrutiny from fans given his Arsenal links, must get this next move right after Tudor's chaotic reign has brought only one win in seven matches so far.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

Crucially, we have the history of the Greek-speaking senator Cassius Dio, who knew Severus and his family well and was therefore exceptionally well-placed to write the history of the emperor’s reign.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

And cheerleaders aren’t too bad off either, but down here, the females who reign supreme are beauty queens.

From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy