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
Preston Fore, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2025
The man swerved into oncoming traffic and onto curbs to flee, court documents said.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Earlier this month, China ramped up its restrictions on rare earths, a move Beijing said was in response to Washington’s expansion of export curbs on US technology.
—John Liu, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
The NuLu Streetscape project changes the look of a busy East Market Street corridor with extended curbs meant to make pedestrians more visible and a dedicated cycle track for easier travel on two wheels.
—Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal, 23 Oct. 2025
The group was up after Australia offered President Donald Trump a fix for China’s export curbs.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2025
The mood has soured recently, though, with each side imposing additional curbs; new US tariffs come into effect today.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 17 Oct. 2025
China’s announcement last week of sweeping new curbs on rare-earth elements signaled a new stage in the economic showdown with Washington—one in which Beijing is willing to weaponize its overwhelming advantage in the global supply of critical minerals.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
Why isn’t the city [of San Diego] prioritizing painting those curbs that are getting the most tickets?
—Letters To The Editor, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, supply-chain disruptions—including China’s curbs on rare-earth exports that came in retaliation to Trump’s trade war—have also hit production.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2025
The man swerved into oncoming traffic and onto curbs to flee, court documents said.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Earlier this month, China ramped up its restrictions on rare earths, a move Beijing said was in response to Washington’s expansion of export curbs on US technology.
—John Liu, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
The NuLu Streetscape project changes the look of a busy East Market Street corridor with extended curbs meant to make pedestrians more visible and a dedicated cycle track for easier travel on two wheels.
—Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal, 23 Oct. 2025
The group was up after Australia offered President Donald Trump a fix for China’s export curbs.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2025
The mood has soured recently, though, with each side imposing additional curbs; new US tariffs come into effect today.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 17 Oct. 2025
China’s announcement last week of sweeping new curbs on rare-earth elements signaled a new stage in the economic showdown with Washington—one in which Beijing is willing to weaponize its overwhelming advantage in the global supply of critical minerals.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
Why isn’t the city [of San Diego] prioritizing painting those curbs that are getting the most tickets?
—Letters To The Editor, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for curbs
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Israel, which controls aid into Gaza, has repeatedly halted and blocked entry points, which critics have called inhumane leverage.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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That reportedly includes Mango MNG Holding, which controls 95 percent of Mango’s capital.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
17 Oct. 2025
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Earlier this month, China significantly tightened its restrictions on rare earth elements, which make up a key input in semiconductors found in an array of products from cars to home appliances.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
23 Oct. 2025
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Millions rely on them to bypass geographic restrictions, protect sensitive communications or simply browse more securely.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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Today, the Coco de Mer is so revered that the government regulates it like a cultural treasure.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
22 Oct. 2025
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The Federal Railroad Administration regulates the operation of the gate.—
Kaitlyn Tiffany,
The Atlantic,
22 Oct. 2025
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About the Technology The new AI engine is designed to automatically interprets goals, constraints, and deliverables to generate structured project plans — complete with milestones, dependencies, and timelines.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
21 Oct. 2025
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Acknowledging the club’s payroll constraints and the up-in-the-air ownership situation following reports that John Fisher intends to sell the team, Arena said the Quakes need to surround players like Martinez and Christian Espinoza, one of the top scoring duos in the league, with more talent.—
Evan Webeck,
Mercury News,
19 Oct. 2025
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Kombucha is a fermented tea that contains some sugar, but fermentation reduces how much your body actually absorbs.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
18 Oct. 2025
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Bluey Medley This to-go pack contains sliced apples, cheddar, and pretzels, says House.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
18 Oct. 2025
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The bill would provide farmers with the option of receiving partial payments to cover crop losses, as well as lift payment limitations for price and revenue loss programs.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Oct. 2025
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Unlike other cities that create a 10-year plan, Pittsburg aims to develop a 40-year urban forestry master plan to be better prepared for climate change, sustainability, and budget limitations, said Farmer.—
Hema Sivanandam,
Mercury News,
19 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Video shows the moment an officer in camouflage and tactical gear approaches an individual, after which another officer tackles the person, restrains them with plastic handcuffs, and leads them away.—
Hanna Park,
CNN Money,
2 Oct. 2025
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An 1878 law known as the Posse Comitatus Act generally restrains the use of the military for such purposes.—
Margaret Talbot,
New Yorker,
17 Aug. 2025
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By refusing to specify details of the case, the government keeps the possibility alive of changing their reasoning or their claims to have the same effect for different reasons—just as the mob changes its reasoning for killing Cinna.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
23 Oct. 2025
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The 61-year-old loves the hunt, and sifting through old belongings and hidden gems is what keeps him going.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Curbs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curbs. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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