curbs 1 of 2

present tense third-person singular of curb

curbs

2 of 2

noun

plural of curb
as in restrictions
something that limits one's freedom of action or choice these international regulations act as a curb on the plundering of a nation's archaeological treasures

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Noun
  • Amazon puts significant restrictions on new product sales.
    Tom Wicky, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Amazon restrictions can be another big hurdle for some sellers.
    Tom Wicky, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Like other Gazans, many Christians in the enclave say their lives have long been overshadowed by a cycle of wars with Israel and an Israeli-Egyptian blockade that tightly regulates travel and commerce.
    Aaron Boxerman, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The Federal Aviation Administration regulates drones and light shows and permitted the Holiday Drone Show at Lake Eola on Saturday.
    Natalia Jaramillo, Orlando Sentinel, 22 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Critics, however, question whether any substantial shipbuilding increase is feasible given budgetary constraints.
    Micah McCartney, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Their work spans geometry, kinematics, and dynamics of robotic systems under constraints, using predictive models and optimal control principles to enhance robotic movement.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 23 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • But the problem, experts say, is that sewage today contains a host of chemicals, including PFAS, generated by businesses, factories and homes.
    Hiroko Tabuchi, New York Times, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Products, like Latisse—which contains an ingredient called Prostaglandin—were specially formulated to help lashes grow long.
    Lorena Meouchi, Vogue, 27 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Despite their physical limitations, the Hensel twins learned to coordinate their movements, from walking, texting and driving to playing sports.
    Karla Renic, People.com, 4 Jan. 2025
  • However, the current version of the standard has limitations in addressing the requirements of business-to-business (B2B) transactions.
    Aleksandra Bal, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • However, what keeps the Bayonetta games in that rarified strata of brilliance are their intricate and involved combat systems.
    Ollie Barder, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
  • Moreover, movement is a simple tool that keeps us focused.
    Judy Knotts, Austin American-Statesman, 27 Dec. 2024
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“Curbs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curbs. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.

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