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reigning

USRAY-ning/ˈɹeɪnɪŋ/

2 meanings of reigning

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  1. 1
    adjective
    Holding power or a top position right now.

    Like the player who is holding the trophy right now.

    The reigning champion defended her title at the tournament.

    Voters rarely unseat a reigning mayor in this small town.

    Similarcurrent, incumbent, ruling

    Oppositeformer

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  2. 2
    verb
    Present participle of reign. Use this form for ruling that is happening over a stretch of time.

    The king has been reigning since he was a young man.

    She is reigning during a time of great change.

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reigning is a form of reign

reign, verb: To rule a country as its king or queen. Full entry

Forms
reignreigns he/she/itreigning -ing formreigned past tense, past participle
Spelling
reign → reigning: add -ing

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