1
as in helm
usually reins plural
the place of leadership or command
after the president resigned, the vice president stepped in and took the reins of the company
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2
as in restriction
the act or practice of keeping something (as an activity) within certain boundaries
the oversight committee called on the state to keep a much tighter rein on the activities of its contractors
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3
as in power
usually reins plural
the right or means to command or control others
a peaceful transfer of the reins of government has always been a hallmark of our nation
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as in to restrain
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Recent Examples of rein
Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 July 2025
The event will see western equestrians dueling in three categories: cutting, reining, and reined cow horse.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 July 2025
Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2025
More Butch Dill/Getty Images/Photo by Butch Dill/Getty Images DeBoer took over the reins of the position after Saban announced his retirement from head coaching.
—Richard Pereira, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Sounds like someone should gently rein this person in a bit.
—Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 July 2025
The event will see western equestrians dueling in three categories: cutting, reining, and reined cow horse.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 July 2025
Verb
Greg Abel, who will take reins at Berkshire Hathaway from Buffett at the end of the year, expressed disappointment to Kraft Heinz, according to Buffett.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2025
More Butch Dill/Getty Images/Photo by Butch Dill/Getty Images DeBoer took over the reins of the position after Saban announced his retirement from head coaching.
—Richard Pereira, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rein
Noun
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Writer-director Benny Safdie helms this A24 drama that’s sure to be on Oscar voters’ radars.—
Jack Smart,
People.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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The 63-year-old chef helms the kitchen at Vila Joya—the restaurant of a gracious boutique hotel in Portugal that shares its name—which earned one Michelin star in 1995 and a second in 1999.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
30 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Medication access, restrictions If signed into law by Abbott, Texas would join a handful of other states that allow the over-the-counter sale of ivermectin.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Sep. 2025
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Regional restrictions may apply.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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He's been incredible with the Mets, and his power is almost impossible to replace.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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The rallies aimed to demonstrate the power of the working class in cities including Boston, Chicago, Detroit and New York.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Wilson's dying body was pulled inside the home by the family and restrained with his own handcuffs.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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State police will typically drive immigrants, who are restrained in belly chains, to what are essentially ICE bus stops at various places throughout the state.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Republican strategist David Oman, who served as her finance chair in 2014, said her departure wasn’t a shock after months of speculation but still marks a major moment for Iowa politics.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Sep. 2025
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Trump has criticized the Fed and its chair, Jerome Powell, for months for not lowering interest rates, and recently took aim at Powell over a costly renovation of the bank's Washington headquarters.—
Jeff Mason,
USA Today,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Within that report, the limitations of the analysis need to be acknowledged.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Tactics will remain flexible to adapt to changing fire behavior, terrain limitations, and resource availability.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Aryna Sabalenka curbed her natural instincts to beat Amanda Anisimova 6-3, 7-6(3) in an absorbing women’s final, before Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner contested their third Grand Slam final in a row — a record in the Open Era of men’s tennis.—
The Athletic Tennis Staff,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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In July, Greece stopped processing applications of asylum-seekers from North Africa for three months, to curb a surge in arrivals.—
Angeliki Koutantou,
Reuters,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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There are talent shortages constraining the development of these sectors.—
Vilius Kavaliauskas,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Normally, constrained by the plant’s natural color, scientists can only create a green glow.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Rein.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rein. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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