reins 1 of 2

noun

Definition of reinsnext
plural of rein
1
as in helm
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 power
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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reins

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of rein
as in curbs

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reins
  1. helm
  2. power
  3. chair
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of helm
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  • On Sunday night, President Joe Biden pardoned his son, Hunter, who was facing possible prison time for gun and tax convictions, despite previously promising not to use presidential powers in his son’s criminal cases.
    Grace Miserocchi, Chicago Tribune, 7 Dec. 2024
  • 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
Definition of power
Noun
  • Find spots with good chairs, ample power outlets, and minimal noise.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
  • Frank Yeary, an independent chair on Intel’s board, will take on the role of interim executive chair.
    Emma Roth, The Verge, 2 Dec. 2024
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