curbed 1 of 2

past tense of curb

curbed

2 of 2

adjective

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for curbed
Adjective
  • The company’s new policy aims to address these challenges and create a more controlled and welcoming environment—reflecting broader industry trends where other retailers have adopted similar measures.
    Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
  • The notion that rival great powers should come together to manage a chaotic international system is one that leaders have embraced at many points in history, often in the wake of catastrophic wars that left them seeking to establish a more controlled, reliable, and resilient order.
    Stacie E. Goddard, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Currently, the disposal of wind turbine waste is regulated by the localities and states hosting wind turbine projects.
    Ariel Cohen, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Dietary supplements are minimally regulated by the FDA and may or may not be suitable for you.
    Amy Fischer MS, RD, Health, 23 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Jabbar's truck contained an ISIS flag.
    Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Many of the posts contained hateful messages about Muslim Americans, the same type of bigotry O'Reilly had fought against.
    Niraj Warikoo, Detroit Free Press, 3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Some of those more restrained alternatives would demand less of the U.S. military and thus cost far less, too.
    JENNIFER LIND, Foreign Affairs, 24 June 2025
  • Markets also rose on Monday after Iran’s restrained response to the U.S. strike against Iran over the weekend.
    Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 24 June 2025
Verb
  • In the comment sections, fans were excited that Kelce kept the same hair length.
    Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025
  • She had been trapped in an air pocket, created by a security door that reportedly led to an attic, which kept her alive.
    Rachel Raposas, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Caspar suppressed his urge to respond.
    Brandon Taylor, The Atlantic, 4 Jan. 2025
  • Ukrainians are uncovering their country’s culinary history – and how its distinctive features were suppressed by the authorities during Soviet rule.
    Howard LaFranchi, The Christian Science Monitor, 30 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • The eels measured nearly 3 feet in length.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
  • One assumed that the ratio of methane and ethane to water ice is similar to what was measured on Enceladus, while another looked at the ratio found on Comet 67P during the winter.
    Victoria Corless, Space.com, 21 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • The duo along with Josh Hart stifled the Thunder, holding them to 8-of-21 shooting in the second quarter.
    James L. Edwards III, The Athletic, 4 Jan. 2025
  • When his scoring is stifled, Edwards will often lose focus in other areas.
    Jon Krawczynski, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
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“Curbed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curbed. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.

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