He was opposed to monopolies.
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Monopolies
Synonyms for "monopolies" (8 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (2)
Noun(2 words)
dominant firmexclusive control
Strong matches (2)
Noun(2 words)
franchise monopolygovernment granted monopoly
Related words (4)
Noun(4 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: dominant firm, exclusive control, franchise monopoly, government granted monopoly, market dominance.
- Sentence evidence is available for monopolies, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
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Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "monopolies".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "monopolies"
Keep "monopolies" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
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2. Tune tone
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3. Re-read context
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Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "monopolies", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "monopolies" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
6 entrieseconomic arrangementeconomic entitygovernment regulationlegal constructmarket participantmarket structure
More specific
7 entriesdominant firmfranchise monopolylegal monopolylicense monopolynatural monopolypatent monopolystate monopoly
Collocations
6 entriesmarket monopolymonopoly positionmonopoly powernatural monopolypatent monopolystate monopoly
Derivations
7 entriesSample sentences
4 total sentences available.
Monopolies are bad.
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No single company should have over 10 billion dollars in assets. Now is the time to require the break-up of excessively large companies, in the same way as and for the same reason that Theodore Roosevelt broke up the trusts and monopolies.
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The liberals of the nineteen-thirties were diverse, but they had a common vision. They accepted democracy, the free market, and capitalism. However, they thought that unless the market was not corrected or ameliorated, there would be child labor, neglect of the elderly, dangerous and harmful consumer goods, monopolies squeezing people out of business and forcing down wages — in short, there would be the horror of Great Britain's Industrial Revolution before the British began passing social legislation.
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Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "monopolies"?
Closest matches include dominant firm, exclusive control, franchise monopoly, government granted monopoly, market dominance.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "monopolies"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.