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
Celia Gruber, Hartford Courant, 29 May 2026
Crews also will be replacing underground utilities, and constructing curbs and gutters, between 16th Street and 24th Street in Fruitland, and between 3rd Avenue and 6th Avenue in Payette, the release said.
—Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 29 May 2026
Sanctions relief and unfreezing Iranian assets would follow only if the Strait reopens and Iran follows through on its commitments to negotiate curbs on its nuclear program, the official said.
—Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 24 May 2026
That marked the weakest growth since December 2022, according to Wind data, as China started to loosen its Covid curbs.
—Anniek Bao,evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 18 May 2026
The incidents involving contact with chains, trailer hitches, poles, and curbs indicate recurring limitations in detecting smaller or irregular obstacles, especially during reversing maneuvers.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 16 May 2026
Limits on China’s ability to acquire American technology fueled a standoff last year between the world’s largest economies that saw Beijing impose curbs on shipments of rare earths to US customers.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 13 May 2026
Riyadh has backed curbs on oil production from the group to prop up the oil market, while the UAE is said to have become frustrated with the limits and is looking to pump more oil to fund its plans for a low-carbon future.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2026
The road has no curbs, gutters or sidewalks.
—Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 4 May 2026
Noun
The construction will include roadway resurfacing, new granite curbs, widened concrete sidewalks, decorative streetlights, traffic signal changes, landscaping, raised crosswalks and site furniture, according to the project’s website.
—Celia Gruber, Hartford Courant, 29 May 2026
Crews also will be replacing underground utilities, and constructing curbs and gutters, between 16th Street and 24th Street in Fruitland, and between 3rd Avenue and 6th Avenue in Payette, the release said.
—Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 29 May 2026
Sanctions relief and unfreezing Iranian assets would follow only if the Strait reopens and Iran follows through on its commitments to negotiate curbs on its nuclear program, the official said.
—Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 24 May 2026
That marked the weakest growth since December 2022, according to Wind data, as China started to loosen its Covid curbs.
—Anniek Bao,evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 18 May 2026
The incidents involving contact with chains, trailer hitches, poles, and curbs indicate recurring limitations in detecting smaller or irregular obstacles, especially during reversing maneuvers.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 16 May 2026
Limits on China’s ability to acquire American technology fueled a standoff last year between the world’s largest economies that saw Beijing impose curbs on shipments of rare earths to US customers.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 13 May 2026
Riyadh has backed curbs on oil production from the group to prop up the oil market, while the UAE is said to have become frustrated with the limits and is looking to pump more oil to fund its plans for a low-carbon future.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2026
The road has no curbs, gutters or sidewalks.
—Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 4 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for curbs
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Moscow also controls a significant portion of Armenia’s energy and infrastructure and supplies it with cheap gas, which is a point that Putin has been quick to drive home in his meetings with Pashinyan.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 June 2026
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The parasympathetic nervous system is the part of your autonomic nervous system that controls involuntary bodily functions.—
Mélanie Defouilloy,
Vogue,
6 June 2026
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Israel, meanwhile, has launched nearly 3,500 strikes in Lebanon, according to the country’s prime minister, including in the capital Beirut, despite restrictions imposed by the truce.—
Abbas Al Lawati,
CNN Money,
10 June 2026
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Those policies, their attorneys argue, violate state laws in California that prohibit restrictions on NIL rights, as well as federal antitrust statutes.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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However, some people with diabetes also have kidney disease, which can affect how the body regulates potassium.—
Brianna Tobritzhofer,
Health,
4 June 2026
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The commission regulates prediction markets like Kalshi.—
Amethyst Martinez,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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An athlete who could earn more in NIL but for House constraints can plausibly argue they are being prevented from earning compensation.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
10 June 2026
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City attorney Andrea Leslie-Fite told council members the moratorium cannot be applied to projects that were already approved because of constraints within state law.—
Mary Ramsey
Updated June 8,
Charlotte Observer,
9 June 2026
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Located in the bustling Chinese city of Hangzhou, the Prism contains 43,000 sq m (almost 463,000 sq ft) of floorspace, which is divided between hotel accommodation, residential units, offices, and retail space.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 June 2026
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The novel contains riveting dialogue, words that dance around what cannot be said.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
7 June 2026
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To work around these limitations, epidemiologists in the field have turned to broader-spectrum diagnostic kits and alternative rapid assays, though shortages of testing supplies and the logistical difficulties of operating in remote outbreak regions continue to hamper response efforts.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
29 May 2026
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Remedies range from re-testing to limitations on the license to suspension or more, depending on the driver’s competency.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
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The result is an economic model that favors producers, restrains consumers, and floods international markets with supercheap exports, including steel, solar panels, and electric vehicles.—
Michael Schuman,
The Atlantic,
3 June 2026
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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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The blueberry layer brings deep sweetness and vibrant color, while Meyer lemon adds a floral brightness that keeps the parfaits tasting fresh and lively.—
Laura Mclively,
Mercury News,
8 June 2026
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Your generous heart brightens others, yet quiet courage today keeps your creative fire protected while old feelings move through safely.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
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