as in controls
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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as in restrictions
something that limits one's freedom of action or choice
these international regulations act as a curb on the plundering of a nation's archaeological treasures
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Recent Examples of curbs
Austin Sanders, Austin American Statesman, 18 Mar. 2026
Similar curbs are also gaining traction in Europe, where regulators have called such services harmful and addictive.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2026
Rising mineral exports curbs across Africa are upending key Chinese supply chains, and as a result sending global commodity prices soaring.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Two years later, Pyongyang started slowly easing curbs and reopening its borders.
—ABC News, 14 Mar. 2026
While the government is prioritizing supply to consumers, the curbs that were brought in after the war broke out have also restricted access for households.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026
Side-running bus lanes in those areas would follow a complete road reconstruction, including new sidewalks, medians, boulevards, pavements, curbs and gutters.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 10 Mar. 2026
Phase two of the construction project includes new sidewalks, curbs, ADA-compliant ramps, and traffic lights.
—Chilekasi Adele, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
The Treasury Department eased curbs late Thursday on India’s ability to buy Russian oil.
—Bloomberg Wire, Dallas Morning News, 6 Mar. 2026
Noun
Before the crash, a 911 caller reported that a driver matching Baird’s description was traveling on the wrong side of the road, ran a red light and struck curbs, the affidavit states.
—Austin Sanders, Austin American Statesman, 18 Mar. 2026
Similar curbs are also gaining traction in Europe, where regulators have called such services harmful and addictive.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2026
Rising mineral exports curbs across Africa are upending key Chinese supply chains, and as a result sending global commodity prices soaring.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Two years later, Pyongyang started slowly easing curbs and reopening its borders.
—ABC News, 14 Mar. 2026
While the government is prioritizing supply to consumers, the curbs that were brought in after the war broke out have also restricted access for households.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026
Side-running bus lanes in those areas would follow a complete road reconstruction, including new sidewalks, medians, boulevards, pavements, curbs and gutters.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 10 Mar. 2026
Phase two of the construction project includes new sidewalks, curbs, ADA-compliant ramps, and traffic lights.
—Chilekasi Adele, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
The Treasury Department eased curbs late Thursday on India’s ability to buy Russian oil.
—Bloomberg Wire, Dallas Morning News, 6 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for curbs
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The Communist Party tightly controls political activity, arguing that centralized leadership allows the country to pursue longterm development goals without disruptions.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Mar. 2026
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Following Préval’s sudden death, the platform and its other leaders have been embroiled in a legal battle over who controls the movement and its name.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
14 Mar. 2026
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There was no immediate confirmation from Iran, where little information has been coming out due to internet outages, round-the-clock airstrikes and tight restrictions on journalists.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
18 Mar. 2026
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The governor will declare an official drought, and water restrictions could be implemented.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Although the exact mechanism is not fully understood, B6 regulates hormones and neurotransmitter production, which influence the brain signals that can trigger nausea.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Verywell Health,
15 Mar. 2026
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There’s a lot of science behind this practice, but to put it simply, baking in a water bath regulates and moderates the temperature of the baked good, encouraging an even bake.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2026
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Kelly, who built her reputation in a system defined by editorial constraints and institutional guardrails, now operates in one where those limits are largely absent.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Mar. 2026
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While advocates for more constraints on drilling point to the low number of permits the ECMC has denied, Robbins thinks that’s the wrong way to view the situation.—
Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
18 Mar. 2026
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The base contains batteries as the power source and a cooling system, while the top part is used to blast out rays.—
Lesley Stahl,
CBS News,
15 Mar. 2026
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Each box contains five pancakes (individually layered with parchment paper for easy separation) that fit in a medium-sized pan.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
15 Mar. 2026
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There are plenty of free VPN offerings on the market, but most come with strict usage limitations, and some compromise on data privacy.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
20 Mar. 2026
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This time, Petzold addresses its limitations.—
Holden Seidlitz,
New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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At certain points in the novel, that distance calcifies and restrains his writing.—
Taran Dugal,
New Yorker,
4 Mar. 2026
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And most of the officials agreed that the Fed’s key rate is close to a level that neither stimulates nor restrains the economy.—
Christopher Rugaber,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Using a patient, practical tone keeps everyone focused on useful results.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
17 Mar. 2026
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These are the kinds of assurances that candidates make when everyone keeps harping on their age.—
Mark Leibovich,
The Atlantic,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Curbs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curbs. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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