reins 1 of 2

plural of rein

reins

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of rein

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for reins
Noun
  • Lake County Sheriff Deputy Police Chief Edward Jenkins, 54, announced earlier this month his run for sheriff to bring his nearly 30 years of experience with the department to its helm.
    Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025
  • Driving the news: Howell will replace outgoing Chancellor Randy Woodson, who will retire in June after serving at the university's helm for 15 years.
    Lucille Sherman, Axios, 18 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Everybody else has no choice, really, other than to bring a cruel, narcissistic far-right leader to power.
    Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Because a bat has a thick barrel and rotates when swung, its motion and power depend on the distribution of weight across the entire shaft, not just in one spot.
    Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • There’s also a charming front porch that’s spacious enough for a few chairs and a planter.
    Toni Sutton, People.com, 16 Mar. 2025
  • Best Choice Products 3-Piece Acacia Wood Bistro Set Enjoy drinks or a meal outdoors with this three-piece bistro set, which comes with two foldable chairs and a round, foldable coffee table.
    Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 16 Mar. 2025
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“Reins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reins. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

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