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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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
David Faris, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024
In three seasons, the Tigers went 11-14-1 under Mr. Runk, who handed the reins to one of his assistant coaches, Phil Albert.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 25 Nov. 2024
Tracy Wilkinson, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024
To rein it in, Packer recommends starting every week by reviewing your commitments, deadlines and deliverables for the next seven days.
—Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 29 Nov. 2024
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Noun
Buffett has led Berkshire Hathaway since 1965, but he is expected to hand over the reins to Vice Chairman Greg Abel at some point, according to the company's plan of succession released following the death of Buffett's long-time partner, Charlie Munger, in late 2023.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024
In three seasons, the Tigers went 11-14-1 under Mr. Runk, who handed the reins to one of his assistant coaches, Phil Albert.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 25 Nov. 2024
Verb
Israel has managed to destroy most of Gaza and is in the process of pulverizing parts of Lebanon to international condemnation and outrage and political and diplomatic isolation, but without facing effective efforts to rein it in.
—Tracy Wilkinson, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024
To rein it in, Packer recommends starting every week by reviewing your commitments, deadlines and deliverables for the next seven days.
—Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 29 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rein
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Still, those scenarios will only come into view if Hegseth fails to make it to the helm of the Defense Department.Niall Stanage, The Hill, 4 Dec. 2024
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With Sony as the new owners of Alamo Drafthouse and women presumably again at the event’s helm, that landmark moment will prove a pivotal time for The Debates.Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 1 Nov. 2024
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And that’s because YouTube offers fewer restrictions on format, length, and style — as well as the ability to tap into passionate fandoms.Anne Marie Nelson-Bogle, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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The move may be seen as a retaliation over the U.S. imposing restrictions on the sale of advanced AI chips and technology to China.Nathan Bomey, Axios, 9 Dec. 2024
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The president serves a five-year term and has significant decision-making powers in national security, foreign policy and judicial appointments.STEPHEN McGRATH THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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Anonymity—be it through media sources or within our justice system—is as central to holding power to account as is a free press.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
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Only one autopsy in Palm Beach County noted that the man died while being restrained.Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 13 Dec. 2024
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Beyond that, regulatory barriers continue to restrain the arrival of Parallel Systems’ cars themselves.John Tamny, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Another TikTok shows a girl just inching her chair toward the door of a fairly full classroom, seemingly successfully.Melissa Willets, Parents, 16 Dec. 2024
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Chaired by Democratic Representative Bennie Thompson, with Cheney serving as vice chair, the select committee was dissolved in January 2023 after referring several individuals, including Trump, to the Department of Justice for prosecution.Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
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But the current legislative inspector general, who took over from Pope nearly three years ago, told the Tribune these limitations haven’t been a problem.Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 15 Dec. 2024
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There are also limitations because of battery life.Asuka Kawanabe, WIRED, 14 Dec. 2024
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Annual flu vaccines are a safe and effective way to help curb the spread of the flu and prevent hospitalizations and deaths.Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 6 Dec. 2024
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Regulatory oversight must be strengthened to curb practices that prioritize profits over people, and alternative dispute resolution mechanisms should be expanded to reduce the financial and emotional toll of litigation.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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Morgan Metzer's assailant used zip ties to constrain her wrists before strangling her nearly unconscious twice.Nikki Battiste, CBS News, 14 Dec. 2024
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And Dexter took pains to cover his tracks, constraining his naked victims in plastic that also covered the kill room, allowing for sterile cleanup.Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Rein.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rein. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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