CURBS Synonyms: 71 Similar and Opposite Words

curbs 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of curb

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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curbs

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noun

plural of curb

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

Noun

Rural roads lack curbs, gutters and sidewalks, and small farms with livestock are allowed and encouraged. — Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026 Nobody else was pushing to the limit, but Antonelli was braking late, hitting the curbs. — Sam Knight, New Yorker, 22 Oct. 2026 The unstructured free play in this format allows students to focus better in the classroom and creates a pace that curbs learning fatigue, Rhea said. — Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Oct. 2026 The latest move by Taipei — a central node in global semiconductor manufacturing — is a significant step in curtailing black market sales to Chinese companies seeking to bypass US curbs. — Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 16 Oct. 2026 Even the yellow markings along British curbs had to disappear. — Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026 Ukraine and Starlink SpaceX founder and CEO Elon Musk said Wednesday that the White House was responsible for any curbs on Ukrainian access to the military-grade Starlink network. — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026 The 88 Ultima can be equipped with a traditional diesel propulsion system or a hybrid setup that curbs emissions. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 13 Oct. 2026 The curbs include freezing any assets the officials might have in China; denial of visas and entry into China; prohibiting any Chinese individuals and organizations from cooperating with them. — ABC News, 12 Oct. 2026

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Verb

One is fezolinetant, which works in the area of the brain that controls body temperature and blocks a source of hot flashes and night sweats.

— Laura Ungar, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026
That’s three negative developments in three Senate races that could determine which party controls the chamber, all of them contests in which Democrats were believed to be favored.

— W. James Antle III, The Washington Examiner, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of controls

Noun

This year, seven states that expanded Medicaid coverage of GLP-1s for weight loss either dropped the benefit or added restrictions to limit eligibility.

— Ben Smith, semafor.com, 29 Oct. 2026
This past year, Denver Water joined several other municipalities, including Aurora, in issuing drought restrictions that limited outdoor water use amid ongoing drought conditions in Colorado.

— Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of restrictions

Verb

Instead of planting for curb appeal alone, homeowners are layering in rustling grasses, fragrant herbs, water features and wildlife habitats so the space actively regulates mood and stress.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 28 Oct. 2026
Utah has been on the front lines of a battle between states and the federal government over who regulates the markets.

— ABC News, ABC News, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of regulates

Verb

California officials, however, say the government’s list contains substantial inaccuracies and risks disenfranchising eligible citizens.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 3 Nov. 2026
The study contains no word on the protein component of hemoglobin being preserved.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of contains

Verb

Farther down, the levee that restrains the rivers is a low line of trees into the horizon.

— Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 20 Sep. 2026
The constitutional exclusionary rule restrains government, not private parties, so the Fourth Amendment generally does not bar evidence wrongfully obtained by a private actor.

— Jihun Joun, The Conversation, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of restrains

Verb

Despite the prevalent literary theme, the hotel keeps more glossy coffee table books than beach reads.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Oct. 2026
The album’s experimental bent is also what keeps the music from slipping into parody or, even worse, po-faced sincerity.

— Sadie Sartini Garner, Pitchfork, 30 Oct. 2026

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