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verb

Definition of curbsnext
present tense third-person singular of curb
as in controls
to keep from exceeding a desirable degree or level (as of expression) try to curb your curiosity when it comes to your neighbors' business

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curbs

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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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  1. restrictions
  2. regulates
  3. constraints
  4. contains
  5. limitations
  6. keeps
Noun
  • On top of this, Google is contending with antitrust cases accusing the company of monopolizing the search market, with potential remedies including a breakup, regulatory oversight, and restrictions on its businesses.
    Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • In the fall of 2020, with pandemic restrictions easing, Ball and Posen met for coffee back in New York.
    Irina Aleksander, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of restrictions
Verb
  • Now, some are suggesting that Welch may have run afoul of the Securities and Exchange Commission, an independent oversight agency that regulates financial markets, including cryptocurrency.
    Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
  • Similar to the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), the Québec Maple Syrup Producers federation regulates the production of syrup to control its price, putting a quota on how much syrup would sell each year.
    Olivia B. Waxman, TIME, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of regulates
Noun
  • Accessibility will be prioritized during the creation of this new wing, the museum said, highlighting the fact that the current of the modern and contemporary galleries hinder both visitors and Met workers alike in certain areas, whether because of lighting issues, spatial constraints, or stairs.
    Alex Greenberger for ARTNews, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
  • This tool acts as a diagnostic framework to identify and address the constraints—both tangible and intangible—that may be holding the family business back.
    Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of constraints
Verb
  • The perennial problem for Republicans who’ve wanted to get rid of the ACA is that the law contains provisions that are popular with voters.
    Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Lovingly handcrafted in small batches by a team of mostly 1st-generation Eastern Europeans, every package contains wholesome, made-from-scratch Polish classics that taste like a slice of home away from home.
    Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of contains
Noun
  • Traditional surveillance systems, while helpful, often have limitations.
    Kevin Gu, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • In addition, dengue vaccines, introduced in countries like Peru, Brazil and Argentina, offer hope but also face limitations as they're meant mostly for children and are most effective in those already infected with dengue once.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of limitations
Verb
  • Many of today’s jobs are designed in a way that keeps us busy with daily tasks and putting out fires, leaving little time for the work that really matters.
    Hope Horner, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Finding profitability is ultimately what keeps sustainability going.
    Evan J. Schwartz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of keeps
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