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
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
Aerial images showed drivers stuck on the freeway, with some driving across shoulders and over curbs to get to nearby off-ramps.
—Austin Turner, CBS News, 3 May 2026
Over the longer term, the curbs proved far from a death knell, with the country’s production rising in subsequent years.
—Anthony Di Paola, Fortune, 2 May 2026
If the bike lane is sharply delineated with curbs, that will help a lot.
—Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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
Aerial images showed drivers stuck on the freeway, with some driving across shoulders and over curbs to get to nearby off-ramps.
—Austin Turner, CBS News, 3 May 2026
Over the longer term, the curbs proved far from a death knell, with the country’s production rising in subsequent years.
—Anthony Di Paola, Fortune, 2 May 2026
If the bike lane is sharply delineated with curbs, that will help a lot.
—Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for curbs
Verb
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Beijing controls the supply chain for many obscure minerals that are critical components of smartphones, cars and weapons.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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One of these groups, the M23 Movement, controls parts of neighboring North Kivu Province.—
Zachary Folk,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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The order, which escalated the president's bid to place new restrictions on voting ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, is being challenged in court.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
19 May 2026
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Fans, legislators and even some sports leagues have begun calling for restrictions on gambling ads.—
Luke Connors,
Washington Post,
19 May 2026
Verb
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The endocannabinoid system—a brain system that regulates mood, sleep, memory and appetite—also undergoes substantial growth and signaling activity during adolescence.—
Sara Novak,
Scientific American,
18 May 2026
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This releases nutrient-rich fungi and bacteria to the soil, regulates soil temperature, and helps retain moisture.—
Rachel Silva,
Martha Stewart,
17 May 2026
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The study, led by Sang-yup Lee, comes at a time when global naphtha prices are volatile due to supply constraints and higher demand from the petrochemical industry.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
20 May 2026
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Players must adapt to the draw of the cards to meet unique quest constraints.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
20 May 2026
Verb
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The grain contains avenanthramides, which are antioxidants found exclusively in oats, says Coogan.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
17 May 2026
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Wallace Chan’s Secular Interpretation of Religious Rituals Oil and water play central roles in the installation, which, like many of Chan’s creations, contains layered meanings.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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Organizations should be able to identify who owns the final employment decision, what role technology played in shaping that outcome, whether human review was meaningful, and whether decision-makers understand the limitations of the tools influencing their workflows.—
Alonzo Martinez,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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However, the study had significant limitations, and more research is needed to confirm this connection.—
Sanja Jelic,
Verywell Health,
22 May 2026
Verb
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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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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
Verb
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The province of Grosseto was, and still is, a predominantly agricultural area, with small villages where the average age keeps rising and where the few industries that existed have shut down because of the economic crisis.—
PhotoVogue,
Vogue,
18 May 2026
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Starting early keeps more options on the table.—
Joshua Sidorowicz,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
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“Curbs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curbs. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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