rein in

verb

reined in; reining in; reins in

1

: to limit or control (someone or something)

Congress must rein in spending.

You had better rein that kid in before she gets hurt.

2

: to make (an animal) stop by using reins

The rider reined in his horse.

Examples of rein in in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The White House has expressed little interest in federal regulations reining in prediction markets. — Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 24 Sep. 2026

The move deals a blow to a grassroots coalition that included tribes, environmentalists and mountain bikers, some of whom have fought for decades to rein in logging at Jackson Demonstration State Forest in Mendocino County. — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026

This album is not interested in much uncomfortable soul-bearing, and even the sonics feel reined in. — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 23 Sep. 2026

While Talarico and Hinojosa, the Democratic nominee for governor, have been outspoken in their desire to rein in data center development, both are taking a nuanced position. — Justin Papp, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for rein in

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