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
Heidi Crebo-Rediker, Foreign Affairs, 5 June 2025
But there’s no politically feasible way to rein it in.
—Clive Crook, Twin Cities, 29 May 2025
Jack Fowler, National Review, 4 July 2025
On June 13, Whitson allegedly pushed one of the sheriff’s horses several times, hit the animal’s muzzle and pulled on its reins.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2025
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Noun
Kyiv has claimed, for instance, that more than 150 Chinese mercenaries are fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine and that Beijing has done nothing to rein them in.
—Heidi Crebo-Rediker, Foreign Affairs, 5 June 2025
But there’s no politically feasible way to rein it in.
—Clive Crook, Twin Cities, 29 May 2025
Verb
Wright, also a cancer survivor, recently handed over Ariel’s day-to-day reins to its third generation of family operation and ownership.
—Jack Fowler, National Review, 4 July 2025
On June 13, Whitson allegedly pushed one of the sheriff’s horses several times, hit the animal’s muzzle and pulled on its reins.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rein
Noun
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Mike McDaniel has produced winning seasons, and led the Miami Dolphins to the postseason in two of his three seasons he’s been the helm of South Florida’s NFL franchise.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
18 July 2025
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Brooks will take helm of the organization on June 10.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
5 June 2025
Noun
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Many of these same countries impose significant restrictions on pharmaceuticals and medical devices, products the manufacture of which the United States excels.—
Ken Roberts,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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The move comes as Brazilian authorities ordered Bolsonaro to wear an ankle monitor and imposed strict restrictions on his movement and communications.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 July 2025
Noun
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Matt Mercer will be the Game Master for the first four shows, while Travis Willingham will take on the seat and the power of the GM for the first time in Dallas.—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Both political parties have tested the line in trying to harness the power of the pulpit, with many Republicans wooing evangelical leaders while Democrats often try to curry favor with Black churches.—
Tiffany Li,
ABC News,
15 July 2025
Verb
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Video posted to social media by a passenger showed law enforcement escorting a man off the plane with his hands restrained behind his back.—
Aaron Cooper,
CNN Money,
18 July 2025
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Farrell was then restrained by crew members and escorted off stage.—
Michaela Zee,
Variety,
16 July 2025
Noun
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Venice Days artistic director Gaia Furrer served as chair of the international advisory board for the event’s inaugural edition last year.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
25 July 2025
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Geter-Pataky, the vice chair of the city’s Democratic Town Committee, is facing 92 separate criminal charges, including conspiracy to take possession of multiple voters’ absentee ballots.—
Dave Altimari,
Hartford Courant,
25 July 2025
Noun
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This can result in compromises on certain ideas and slower development as your team contends with the platform's limitations.—
Andrii Kovalchuk,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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This is especially relevant for those who can't upgrade to Windows 11 due to hardware limitations.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
24 July 2025
Verb
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The justices are curbing judicial activism, not endorsing executive lawlessness.—
Andrew C. McCarthy,
National Review,
12 July 2025
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Such a development could potentially curb the expansion of voting opportunities created under Kaczmarek, such as increasing early voting sites and allowing people to vote at any polling place in the county on Election Day.—
Rick Pearson,
Chicago Tribune,
11 July 2025
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These conditions are often seen when buyers are constrained (e.g., by high mortgage rates or economic uncertainty), or homebuilders have ramped up production in anticipation of higher demand that didn’t fully materialize.—
Ashley Lutz,
Fortune,
25 July 2025
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However, Lagarde again stressed that the ECB is monitoring a flip-side scenario in which fragmented supply chains constrain the domestic economy and push up prices worldwide.—
Jenni Reid,
CNBC,
24 July 2025
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“Rein.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rein. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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