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
Abby Aguirre, Vogue, 11 Feb. 2025
The film’s version of events begins with a vicious struggle for the reins of the titular kerskoor, dividing the town into no-go zones as opposing families split into enemy camps.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 11 Mar. 2025
Nicholas Kristof, The Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2025
But YouTube and Google have become so big and powerful that U.S. regulators are trying to rein them in.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 6 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Carpenter was given a lot of rein to make her character, Maya Hart, her own.
—Abby Aguirre, Vogue, 11 Feb. 2025
The film’s version of events begins with a vicious struggle for the reins of the titular kerskoor, dividing the town into no-go zones as opposing families split into enemy camps.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 11 Mar. 2025
Verb
In short, Trump-Musk incompetence and recklessness may — just may — discredit the vandals in Washington and rein them in.
—Nicholas Kristof, The Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2025
But YouTube and Google have become so big and powerful that U.S. regulators are trying to rein them in.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 6 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rein
Noun
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Disneyland Paris has a new restaurant under the helm of chef Jean Imbert, who is bringing cuisine straight from iconic Disney films.—
Chrissie McClatchie,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Mar. 2025
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And as the man at its helm, Musk has been presidential confidant, cost-cutter, and government contractor all at once.—
Robert Costa,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The Progressives believed that these restrictions would allow independent experts to carry out important specialized government duties successfully, based on the merits and free from political interference.—
Alden Abbott,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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The Justice Department maintains that the restrictions established by Humphrey's Executor don't apply to today's FTC or other multimember regulatory bodies, given the power those agencies now wield.—
Andrea Hsu,
NPR,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Natural gas has the opportunity to compete with coal, diesel, and other inefficient power sources across the globe, delivering cleaner and cheaper power.—
Steven Dudash,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Nearly half a million homes and businesses also lost power.—
Jade Walker,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2025
Verb
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At Refuge of Grace, Groves said, discipline for breaking a rule included excessive workouts, restraining, standing against a wall for hours on end and bans on talking.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
21 Mar. 2025
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Despite the urgency of the measles crisis, the official response from medical groups has been typically restrained.—
Brandy Zadrozny,
NBC News,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The dining room on the floor below has deep red carpets, gold chairs, burl wood walls in a herringbone pattern and reflective metallic paint on the ceiling that intensifies the rotating 360 degree views.—
Laurie Werner,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Johan took over as chair in 2011, when preparations for the Moderna Museet show, which would audaciously reframe af Klint as an artist of world-historical importance, were just beginning.—
Jay Cheshes,
Smithsonian Magazine,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The meeting in Dubai was no crisis summit sparked by Red Bull’s tough start to the season, which has also seen Verstappen struggle to compete with the dominant McLarens due to the limitations of his car.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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Much more work will be needed to overcome those limitations.—
Billy Perrigo,
Time,
27 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Some council members in the city of Monroe tried to take a similar approach to curb LGBTQ+ events.—
Nora O’Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Mar. 2025
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The Trump Administration already has curbed independent research at other agencies, including the Department of Education and the IRS.—
Howard Gleckman,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The lack of infrastructure continues to constrain theatrical revenues, particularly in Tier III and IV markets where potential audiences remain underserved.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
27 Mar. 2025
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However, many organizations are constrained by a lack of resources and reach, creating challenges that impede nonprofit professionals’ ability to cultivate lasting change.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Rein.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rein. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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