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

This weekend's protests come after French lawmakers rejected the revenue section of the 2027 budget, as the government wrestles with addressing public anger while trying to rein in its finances. — Jack Sommers, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2026

Critics argue that tweaking a couple of provisions in the pending airport use and lease agreement could go a long way in encouraging competition, thereby reining in prices. — Charlotte Observer, 7 Nov. 2026

By Thursday, however, that optimism had given way to fears that Democrats could use their new political leverage to impose tighter regulation and rein in the AI buildout. — Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2026

If Congress can work together to undo tariffs to bring down prices, end the war in Iran, rein in ICE, and adopt fiscal sanity, members will be reelected. — Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 6 Nov. 2026

Rhymes for rein in

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