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
David Brennan, ABC News, 21 May 2025
The 94-year-old is handing the reins over to Greg Abel at the start of 2026, although Buffett will remain chairman of the board.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 15 May 2025
Monica Hunter-Hart, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Cassidy catches up with her, slides an arm around her shoulders to rein her in.
—Joyce Carol Oates, The New Yorker, 16 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Across the continent, far-right groups are winning historically large chunks of the electorate and dominating political debates, even without securing the reins of power.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 21 May 2025
The 94-year-old is handing the reins over to Greg Abel at the start of 2026, although Buffett will remain chairman of the board.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 15 May 2025
Verb
His dad handed over the company reins within a few years and went back into retirement.
—Monica Hunter-Hart, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Cassidy catches up with her, slides an arm around her shoulders to rein her in.
—Joyce Carol Oates, The New Yorker, 16 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rein
Noun
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The Republican Party, with Trump at its helm, will be hoping to make much political capital from the allegations.—
Chloe Mayer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 May 2025
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At Sequoia’s helm for over 25 years, Leone led several notable investments for the firm, including familiar names like Palantir, ServiceNow, Nubank, Medallia, Snowflake, Wiz and RingCentral.—
TrueBridge Capital,
Forbes.com,
27 May 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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The pandemic then forced him to fund major losses as matches were behind closed doors due to government restrictions on crowds, designed to limit the spread of Covid-19.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
Noun
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While others chase fleeting trends or seek instant results, those who understand and leverage the power of patience may be able to secure more consistent, sustainable and rewarding investments.—
Rodolfo Delgado,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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But that, in itself, speaks to the power of acknowledging reality onscreen — even in science-fiction.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
30 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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Robbie said the now-assistants’ desk chairs was used by Will Ferrell and his Mattel execs Take a sneak peak inside Margot Robbie’s office!—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
28 May 2025
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My back hurt from that sad excuse for a chair (seriously, who designs dining chairs to feel like medieval torture devices?).—
Renae Gregoire,
Forbes.com,
27 May 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 executive director will be limited to serving two four-year terms, however, a limitation not imposed on other watchdog agencies such as the Freedom of Information Commission.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
5 June 2025
Verb
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The plaintiffs contend that laws targeting political deepfakes, particularly those aimed at curbing election misinformation, risk silencing legitimate satire and expression.—
Anisha Sircar,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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South Korea’s central bank on Thursday raised its policy rate to curb inflation, delivering six back-to-back rate hikes for the first time.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
29 May 2025
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Although cargo volumes along this route have risen, they have been constrained by limited infrastructure and bottlenecks and still constitute just three to five percent of total Eurasian trade.—
Zaur Shiriyev,
Foreign Affairs,
26 May 2025
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The bill further constrains future federal administrations' ability to expand or adjust exemption criteria or benefit levels.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
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“Rein.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rein. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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