reigned

verb

past tense of reign
as in ruled

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Recent Examples of reigned His successor, Shah Jahan (reigned 1628–58), is perhaps best known for the grand monuments constructed during his reign, especially the Taj Mahal and the Red Fort. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Apr. 2026 His father Henri, 70, reigned for 25 years, and Guillaume is likely to reign far longer, since Charles, the older of his two sons (and now heir to the throne) is just five. — Vivienne Walt, Time, 3 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reigned
  1. ruled
  2. governed
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  • Lively initially asked for treble damages and punitive damages as well, but Liman previously ruled that those were not available under federal law.
    — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
  • In May, Judge Darren Steele ruled that the golfer’s drug history would be included in the trial, per court records, despite arguments from Woods’ attorney claiming that they should be kept out, in part for privacy.
    — Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of ruled
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  • Unrivaled remains governed by a 10-player committee, who advise on decisions such as travel and expansion.
    — Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Still, Madison’s argument for them recognized the ways in which the people running each branch of government would try to maneuver for supremacy and the impact that would have on the people being governed.
    — Tracy Grant, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 Aug. 2026
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