as in to regulate
to keep from exceeding a desirable degree or level (as of expression)
try to curb your curiosity when it comes to your neighbors' business
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as in restriction
something that limits one's freedom of action or choice
these international regulations act as a curb on the plundering of a nation's archaeological treasures
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Recent Examples of curb
Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 27 May 2025
The Trump administration’s decision to dismiss lawsuits and drop accountability agreements with several police departments could undo momentum to curb excessive use of force, proponents of federal oversight say.
—Amina Kilpatrick, NBC news, 26 May 2025
Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 16 May 2025
Instead of being picked up by Uber and Lyft drivers at the curb, passengers must walk or take a shuttle from their terminal to a pickup spot called LAX-it, next to Terminal 1, which can take up to 20 minutes.
—Eli Tan, New York Times, 14 May 2025
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Verb
But some hotel chains and cities in the Charlotte region have started adopting policies to curb people from staying at hotels long-term.
—Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 27 May 2025
The Trump administration’s decision to dismiss lawsuits and drop accountability agreements with several police departments could undo momentum to curb excessive use of force, proponents of federal oversight say.
—Amina Kilpatrick, NBC news, 26 May 2025
Noun
The airport made the change to improve traffic flow and make better use of curb space.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 16 May 2025
Instead of being picked up by Uber and Lyft drivers at the curb, passengers must walk or take a shuttle from their terminal to a pickup spot called LAX-it, next to Terminal 1, which can take up to 20 minutes.
—Eli Tan, New York Times, 14 May 2025
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Verb
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The team worked quickly to regulate his blood glucose, rehydrate him, and start him on antibiotics—just in time.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 June 2025
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Using the large-scale health research database UK Biobank, the researchers examined data from individuals with rare variants in the genes regulating SCFA-binding receptors and compared their cardiovascular medical history to that of control individuals.—
Paul McClure
June 01,
New Atlas,
1 June 2025
Noun
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At the center of the disagreement is Max, a six-year-old German Shepherd who’s been staying with her boyfriend’s parents due to previous apartment restrictions.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
1 June 2025
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Following Trump’s Friday morning accusations, a Bloomberg report around lunchtime about Trump administration plans to broaden restrictions on Chinese tech companies took the market a leg lower.—
Matthew J. Belvedere,
CNBC,
31 May 2025
Verb
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Asos sold the majority stake in the business for $178 million to the Danish fashion business controlled by the major Asos shareholder Anders Povlsen, who already owns popular European retail brands including Jack & Jones and Vero Moda via his Bestseller business.—
Mark Faithfull,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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But in other matches, such as recent defeats to Bay FC and Racing Louisville, Angel City has faltered — often losing despite controlling possession.—
Benjamin Royer,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2025
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But there’s only so much that educators and parents can achieve by working together if city and state leaders are not willing to face hard problems and revenue constraints.—
Milly Arciniegas,
Hartford Courant,
27 May 2025
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In 2023, a study published in the Journal of Transport & Health found people who are able to travel freely outside their local area reported experiencing better health compared to those who faced constraints.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 May 2025
Verb
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The motion requests the judge to restrain all members of Trump’s administration from enforcing the order.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
5 June 2025
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In June 2024, the high court upheld a ban on firearm purchases and possession by Americans under domestic violence restraining orders.—
Devin Dwyer,
ABC News,
2 June 2025
Noun
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But its biggest shortcoming is its range limitations, i.e., geofencing (see this map).—
Brooke Crothers,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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The study has limitations, however, including that it hasn't been peer-reviewed.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
5 June 2025
Verb
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Ars Video Brains, brains, and more brains Because each arm of an octopus contains its own bundle of neurons, the limbs can operate semi-independently from the central brain, enabling faster responses since signals don’t always need to travel back and forth between the brain and the arms.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
ArsTechnica,
7 June 2025
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As of Friday evening, the blaze has been fully contained.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
7 June 2025
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The deceptively simple secret to this prolific output that keeps Caamp (in addition to Sumbuck, his solo side project) awash in deeply personal, bittersweet vignettes?—
Janine Schaults,
Chicago Tribune,
3 June 2025
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Except for what keeps coming up in this most interesting of books.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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“Curb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curb. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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