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
Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026
In the Herring Run Park area, hundreds of flex posts and bollards from bike lanes surrounding the park litter the snow piles and curbs.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 26 Feb. 2026
Shares of Blue Owl, which has been hit recently in the wake of its liquidity curbs and asset sale, fell 6%.
—Sean Conlon,pia Singh, CNBC, 26 Feb. 2026
This new neighborhood also addressed critical infrastructure upgrades for Queens’ future such as new streets, signage, sidewalks, curbs, trees and lights installed alongside water mains, hydrants, sewers and utilities.
—Donovan Richards, New York Daily News, 17 Feb. 2026
India is discussing similar curbs.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 17 Feb. 2026
Months into 2025, only 400 of the city’s affected 16,000 intersections had had the curbs painted red.
—Inga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
Calling for curbs on the levels of immigration is one thing, but portraying those who come here as a hostile invading force is quite another.
—Andy Mitten, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026
American officials are seeking to press for an end to Iran’s nuclear enrichment program, curbs on ballistic missiles and a halt to support for proxy groups such as Hamas and Hezbollah.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 6 Feb. 2026
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The Boyle Heights project would enhance bike lanes and pedestrian-level lighting, as well as extend street curbs and plant more than 300 shade trees.
—Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026
In the Herring Run Park area, hundreds of flex posts and bollards from bike lanes surrounding the park litter the snow piles and curbs.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 26 Feb. 2026
Shares of Blue Owl, which has been hit recently in the wake of its liquidity curbs and asset sale, fell 6%.
—Sean Conlon,pia Singh, CNBC, 26 Feb. 2026
This new neighborhood also addressed critical infrastructure upgrades for Queens’ future such as new streets, signage, sidewalks, curbs, trees and lights installed alongside water mains, hydrants, sewers and utilities.
—Donovan Richards, New York Daily News, 17 Feb. 2026
India is discussing similar curbs.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 17 Feb. 2026
Months into 2025, only 400 of the city’s affected 16,000 intersections had had the curbs painted red.
—Inga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
Calling for curbs on the levels of immigration is one thing, but portraying those who come here as a hostile invading force is quite another.
—Andy Mitten, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026
American officials are seeking to press for an end to Iran’s nuclear enrichment program, curbs on ballistic missiles and a halt to support for proxy groups such as Hamas and Hezbollah.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for curbs
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Iran controls the strait’s northern side.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
1 Mar. 2026
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The administration and Anthropic disagree on who controls AI usage in domestic security and battlefields.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Feb. 2026
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China hit dozens of Japanese companies with export restrictions as tensions between the two countries escalated.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
24 Feb. 2026
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China generally did not impose restrictions on its aid.—
Fatma Tanis,
NPR,
24 Feb. 2026
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Among his priorities is changing the agency’s name because the Railroad Commission no longer regulates railroads, focusing instead on oil and gas, pipelines, natural gas utilities and certain mining activities.—
Aarón Torres,
Dallas Morning News,
23 Feb. 2026
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The Federal Communications Commission, or FCC, which regulates telecommunications, only signed the memorandum in December 2025.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
22 Feb. 2026
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And this year, Williams became eligible for the Medal of Honor with the approval of the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act, which eliminates any time constraints Williams might face in a review of his combat actions.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
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Only a handful of launch opportunities are available each month due to trajectory constraints based on the ever changing positions of the Earth and moon, lighting conditions and other mission-specific variables.—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
25 Feb. 2026
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The bill contains provisions encouraging local and state governments to build more housing.—
Zach Halaschak,
The Washington Examiner,
2 Mar. 2026
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This contains a breakfast bar seating area, quartz countertops, a deep farmhouse-style sink, shelving, and generous cabinetry, including a sizable pantry.—
Adam Williams
March 01,
New Atlas,
1 Mar. 2026
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The fire chief noted that the incident required extensive water-shuttle operations due to rural water-supply limitations in the area.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
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This new deduction is only for qualified tips and is subject to income limitations.—
Adriana Morga,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 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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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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The new map imposed last fall by Judge Dianna Gibson keeps Salt Lake County almost entirely within one district, instead of dividing the heavily Democratic population center among all four districts, as was previously the case.—
David A. Lieb,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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While the on-site team keeps specific hours, communication remains consistent and responsive throughout the stay.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Curbs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curbs. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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