1
as in helm
usually reins plural
the place of leadership or command
after the president resigned, the vice president stepped in and took the reins of the company
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2
as in restriction
the act or practice of keeping something (as an activity) within certain boundaries
the oversight committee called on the state to keep a much tighter rein on the activities of its contractors
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as in power
usually reins plural
the right or means to command or control others
a peaceful transfer of the reins of government has always been a hallmark of our nation
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as in to restrain
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Recent Examples of rein
CNN Money, 28 Dec. 2025
Some of that is because the technology isn’t fully baked, but some of it is because the end users—whether supply chain operators, store managers or consumers—aren’t ready to hand the reins to an AI model completely.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 23 Dec. 2025
Ben Travers, IndieWire, 30 Nov. 2025
Some of us more than others, but even I — whose role was to rein us in, as a straight man — philosophically agreed that Shane Gillis should have not gotten fired from SNL.
—Jesse David Fox, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2025
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Noun
During the rein of the Assad dynasty, Alawites were overrepresented in government jobs and in the army and security forces.
—CNN Money, 28 Dec. 2025
Some of that is because the technology isn’t fully baked, but some of it is because the end users—whether supply chain operators, store managers or consumers—aren’t ready to hand the reins to an AI model completely.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 23 Dec. 2025
Verb
Little does Jeff know how excessive Ron’s thrill-seeking has become, nor how hard Ron’s been trying to rein it in.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 30 Nov. 2025
Some of us more than others, but even I — whose role was to rein us in, as a straight man — philosophically agreed that Shane Gillis should have not gotten fired from SNL.
—Jesse David Fox, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rein
Noun
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The short, but so far rather sweet, voyage of the Chelsea Under-21 boss at the first-team helm will feature one last stop just across the Thames against west London rivals Fulham.—
Jack Bantock,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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As Buffett relinquishes the helm, investors are increasingly focused on what disappears with him.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
1 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Later that month, a judge lifted the restriction and ordered that Hildebrandt must put $100,000 from the potential sale in a bank account for the children, according to ABC7.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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Local blackout restrictions for Marlins would be eliminated in that scenario.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The experience also reinforced Madsen’s belief in the power of social media.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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Mophie's power bank has the functionality of a wireless MagSafe connection, with the convenience of a stand.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Jan. 2026
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From the eggshell umbrellas over the poolside daybeds to the rattan furniture, Épi is refreshingly restrained on a stretch of coast that has come to welcome excess.—
Tom Morris,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Jan. 2026
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In one camp are Vance, Witkoff, and Under-Secretary of Defense for Policy Elbridge Colby, who have sought to restrain overseas commitments.—
Dexter Filkins,
New Yorker,
12 Jan. 2026
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The deal included 1 billion yen from chair Akio Toyoda, and Toyota Motor’s investment of about 700 billion yen in non-voting preferred shares.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
15 Jan. 2026
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This lightweight chair brings the mid-century aesthetic into your space, and it can be moved around to suit your needs.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Jan. 2026
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Critical mineral The research team also revealed that the Graphite is classified as a critical mineral in the United States because of its use in essential manufacturing combined with the limitations caused by its offshore supply chain.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Jan. 2026
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That limitation is the reason why a demand letter from attorneys was sent to the courts Friday, putting them on notice.—
Ubah Ali,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Prosecutors reject that claim, saying the decision was based on the strength of the evidence, Utah law and a desire to curb speculation and misinformation in a case that immediately drew national and international attention.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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There has long been interest in curbing fees, and bipartisan bills to cap credit card interest rates at 10% have previously been introduced, highlighting potential appetite for the move.—
Tasmin Lockwood,
CNBC,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Innovation was framed as less than a nice-to-have and more as the mechanism that’s keeping transformation on track when capital and confidence are constrained.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
15 Jan. 2026
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This represents a breakdown in checks and balances, and a lack of political courage on the part of Republicans to constrain a rogue president.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Rein.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rein. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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