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
Glae Thien, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
The highway department will strategically apply salt to intersections, hills, bridges and curbs in subdivisions, but aim for conserving on other stretches of subdivision roads.
—Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
Even with the curbs, the company’s overall sales outlook continues to grow.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
This produces a firm, inorganic-rich SEI that curbs excessive electrolyte loss and uncontrolled SEI thickening.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 6 Jan. 2026
Water carries political risks, too, as previous shortages have sparked some protests in the past, and any curbs to agricultural users could worsen food inflation even further.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 5 Jan. 2026
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy advised airlines on Saturday that Caribbean airspace curbs would expire at midnight, paving the way for a resumption of air travel to the region on Sunday.
—Phil Helsel, NBC news, 4 Jan. 2026
Australia’s ban, which came into effect in December, has been watched the world over, with Denmark, Malaysia, and Norway planning similar curbs.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 2 Jan. 2026
Residents who live on private streets and properties without curbs or gutters don’t qualify for a visit from the Claw.
—Sarah Linn
november 5, Sacbee.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Noun
Forget that there’s a safety reason for red curbs as well as the new daylighting laws even when curbs aren’t painted.
—Glae Thien, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
The highway department will strategically apply salt to intersections, hills, bridges and curbs in subdivisions, but aim for conserving on other stretches of subdivision roads.
—Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
Even with the curbs, the company’s overall sales outlook continues to grow.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
This produces a firm, inorganic-rich SEI that curbs excessive electrolyte loss and uncontrolled SEI thickening.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 6 Jan. 2026
Water carries political risks, too, as previous shortages have sparked some protests in the past, and any curbs to agricultural users could worsen food inflation even further.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 5 Jan. 2026
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy advised airlines on Saturday that Caribbean airspace curbs would expire at midnight, paving the way for a resumption of air travel to the region on Sunday.
—Phil Helsel, NBC news, 4 Jan. 2026
Australia’s ban, which came into effect in December, has been watched the world over, with Denmark, Malaysia, and Norway planning similar curbs.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 2 Jan. 2026
Residents who live on private streets and properties without curbs or gutters don’t qualify for a visit from the Claw.
—Sarah Linn
november 5, Sacbee.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for curbs
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The state Department of Education controls public education, under the leadership of the governor and the Legislature.—
SHELLEY SMITH SPECIAL TO THE DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE,
Arkansas Online,
10 Jan. 2026
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The situation is not all that different from that along the Mississippi, Missouri or Tennessee rivers, where a series of dams controls water flow.—
Amy Green,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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The Democratic Caucus said the fines are being assessed under rules enacted in 2023 specifically to punish Texas House Democrats for breaking quorum in 2021, when members left the state for 38 days to block GOP voting restrictions.—
S.E. Jenkins,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2026
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And beginning this year, another 8 to 10 million Americans could lose Medicaid coverage as new eligibility restrictions take effect.—
Robert Pearl,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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According to Spark Biomedical, this stimulation regulates the nervous system and influences blood flow.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
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The commission regulates taxi rates, towing companies and aspects of ride-share companies, such as licensing, permits and safety requirements.—
Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
7 Jan. 2026
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As somebody who has served in ICE and understands the importance of conducting immigration enforcement in as safe and nonpublic way as possible, picking people up from prisons and jails is a huge piece of ICE doing its job well and within reasonable constraints.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
14 Jan. 2026
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Researchers say the work could dramatically expand the range of treatable cancers and genetic diseases by overcoming long-standing data and technical constraints in gene therapy.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
13 Jan. 2026
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Use Paint to Refresh Cracked Wood Start by cleaning the wood with hot, soapy water that contains a degreasing agent.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
11 Jan. 2026
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DeFi advocates also want to ensure the market structure bill contains language allowing individuals to self-custody their crypto.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
11 Jan. 2026
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Moriarty maintains that assessing whether charges are necessary would not be impossible despite the limitations.—
Caroline Cummings,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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The chatbot said the limitations were implemented to prevent further misuse.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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According to projections made at the December meeting, that’s only about half a percentage point from the committee consensus on the neutral rate, or one that neither supports nor restrains growth.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
5 Jan. 2026
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There are also possible free speech claims if the law restrains NIL opportunities and interferes with First Amendment freedom of expression.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
9 Dec. 2025
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Utopia Bedding Quilted Comforter This Utopia Bedding comforter keeps my bed looking super fluffy and cloud-like and gives my bedroom an expensive look.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Leave it to one of the best luggage brands to come out with a revolutionary zipper that is three times stronger than a traditional zipper, as well as an anti-microbial lining that keeps odor-causing bacteria from thriving.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Curbs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curbs. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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