as in regulating
to keep from exceeding a desirable degree or level (as of expression)
try to curb your curiosity when it comes to your neighbors' business
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Recent Examples of curbing
The league has taken steps to address tanking, but curbing that problem alone won’t stop injury issues that are just as much a part of the growing apathy that many fans feel towards the regular season.
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Nick Friedell,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
Other changes in American habits could also be curbing violence.
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The Week Us,
TheWeek,
15 June 2026
The cap proposal sits alongside growing support for policies aimed at curbing immigration across Europe.
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CNN Money,
14 June 2026
If ongoing studies confirm the early findings surrounding cancer, these therapies may be remembered not only for curbing the obesity epidemic but also reshaping the future of cancer prevention and public health.
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Omer Awan,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Nick Friedell,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
Other changes in American habits could also be curbing violence.
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The Week Us,
TheWeek,
15 June 2026
The cap proposal sits alongside growing support for policies aimed at curbing immigration across Europe.
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CNN Money,
14 June 2026
If ongoing studies confirm the early findings surrounding cancer, these therapies may be remembered not only for curbing the obesity epidemic but also reshaping the future of cancer prevention and public health.
—
Omer Awan,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for curbing
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District 4 Commissoner Chakira Johnson also called for more transparency in the defining and regulating process.
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Currently there is no transparent, consistent framework for regulating AI in the United States.
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Different wines are intended to be stored over different time periods—some are meant to be consumed within months of bottling, while others may spend decades in a cellar—and controlling oxygen exposure is critical to preserving flavor and aroma.
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While scientists have been able to detect and study these emitters, controlling them has remained a major challenge.
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Nail technicians in salons across the continent need to dispose of polishes containing trimethylbenzoyl diphenylphosphine oxide, or TPO, and switch to alternatives.
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Last month, police raided the teen’s home on Creekside Drive, seizing $1,300 in cash and a box containing packages of edible cannabis products, which were similar to what the girl allegedly ingested, authorities said.
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Master beekeeper Nicole Palladino is keeping the rooftop at the Westfield Century City shopping center buzzing with activity, as about 30,000 bees work to make honey.
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In line with existing sleep hygiene guidelines, Winter suggests keeping your bedroom between 65 and 68 degrees Fahrenheit.
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With Sanders in front, still restraining the alligator with the catch pole, Pelosi came up behind it and tossed a rag over its eyes, the video showed.
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The system generated $189 million in revenue last year and over $2 billion total since the sale, according to a recent audit, all while severely restraining the city’s ability to make major road changes that remove parking spots and as parking costs rise.
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Increase Your Protein Intake Protein increases satiety hormones while suppressing hunger hormones.
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Firms also comply with privacy frameworks such as the GDPR and the CCPA when working across jurisdictions and refuse engagements that would require suppressing truthful, lawful reporting.
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“Curbing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curbing. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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