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
ABC News,
29 June 2026
Wolfson and her friends would try the stunts at home, stealing shopping carts to push each other into curbs.
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Elisabeth Garber-Paul,
Rolling Stone,
28 June 2026
Last month Beijing authorities enacted new curbs on its already tightly regulated airspace, effectively banning the sale and operation of consumer drones within the capital.
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Simina Mistreanu,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
Bahrain imposed fresh restrictions on its Shiite community ahead of a major holiday commemoration, the latest in a string of curbs on the community across the Gulf since the US-Iran war.
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semafor.com,
25 June 2026
Street is similar to park, except the course is made using everyday objects like curbs, stairs, handrails and benches to simulate city terrain.
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Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
25 June 2026
The curbs on what consumers can buy with federal assistance are only one shift food companies are watching.
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Brandon Gomez,
CNBC,
20 June 2026
Unlike Sponzo, Dandelet had seemed upset by the curbs on his independence.
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E. Tammy Kim,
New Yorker,
20 June 2026
There were paved streets, curbs, and sidewalks in front of the concrete foundations, wood skeletons rising as far as the eye could see.
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Literary Hub,
16 June 2026
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Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara said Monday that Japan would take necessary countermeasures after thoroughly assessing the curbs and their impact.
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ABC News,
29 June 2026
Wolfson and her friends would try the stunts at home, stealing shopping carts to push each other into curbs.
—
Elisabeth Garber-Paul,
Rolling Stone,
28 June 2026
Last month Beijing authorities enacted new curbs on its already tightly regulated airspace, effectively banning the sale and operation of consumer drones within the capital.
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Simina Mistreanu,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
Bahrain imposed fresh restrictions on its Shiite community ahead of a major holiday commemoration, the latest in a string of curbs on the community across the Gulf since the US-Iran war.
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semafor.com,
25 June 2026
Street is similar to park, except the course is made using everyday objects like curbs, stairs, handrails and benches to simulate city terrain.
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Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
25 June 2026
The curbs on what consumers can buy with federal assistance are only one shift food companies are watching.
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Brandon Gomez,
CNBC,
20 June 2026
Unlike Sponzo, Dandelet had seemed upset by the curbs on his independence.
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E. Tammy Kim,
New Yorker,
20 June 2026
There were paved streets, curbs, and sidewalks in front of the concrete foundations, wood skeletons rising as far as the eye could see.
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Literary Hub,
16 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for curbs
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Pele controls the ball in the penalty area with his thigh, flips it over the head of the defender and smashes it past a helpless Kalle Svensson.
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The throttle that controls the aircraft’s engine power originated from an F-18 Super Hornet fighter jet that operates from aircraft carriers, whereas the stick comes from an F-117 Nighthawk stealth attack aircraft.
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The legislation would grant the NCAA a limited antitrust exemption, allowing the governing body to enforce restrictions on athlete compensation.
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The moves forced Chinese companies to innovate around the restrictions.
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The move by the Bar Standards Board, which regulates lawyers practicing in England and Wales, is the latest challenge Khan is facing.
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This matters because humans have a direct neural pathway from the eyes to the brain region that regulates the circadian rhythm, our internal biological clock governing wakefulness and sleep.
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The fundraising comes as analysts remain bullish on the outlook for AI memory chips, arguing that supply constraints in high-bandwidth memory are likely to persist for years as hyperscalers continue ramping up AI infrastructure spending.
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Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont and Washington are included in the states opting out, with the majority citing budget constraints in their reasoning.
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This article contains spoilers from House of the Dragon season 3, episode 2.
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Their newsletter contains so much encyclopedic data about the podcasting industry.
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Local services and programs affected by the weather included some office closings and even limitations on waterpark hours.
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Claims about savings, refunds, fees, limitations and problem-solving should be clear to customers and AI systems.
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Remarkably, state law also severely restrains cities and counties from setting their own regulations, giving local leaders little sway over local gun policies.
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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.
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Estée Lauder's Double Wear Stay-in-Place Matte Powder Foundation offers buildable coverage in a velvet-soft formula that blurs the look of pores, keeps shine in check, and never feels cakey.
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Dry, chapped lips aren’t just an issue in the winter, so this leave-on lip mask is a nourishing treatment that keeps your lips soft and supple year-round.
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“Curbs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curbs. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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