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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3
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
Matt Donnelly, Variety, 9 Mar. 2026
Shi previously directed Turning Red and took over the co-directorial reins of Elio after original director Adrian Molina departed the project.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Mar. 2026
Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2026
Still, Stroheim’s spending was out of control—literally so, insofar as attempting to rein him in seemed to provoke new extravagances.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 17 Jan. 2026
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Noun
The exec also reflected on handing over the reins to Lucasfilm in January to longtime deputies Dave Filoni (now president and chief creative officer) and Lynwen Brennan (co-president).
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 9 Mar. 2026
Shi previously directed Turning Red and took over the co-directorial reins of Elio after original director Adrian Molina departed the project.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Mar. 2026
Verb
In other words, do exactly the opposite of what’s needed to rein the Fed in.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2026
Still, Stroheim’s spending was out of control—literally so, insofar as attempting to rein him in seemed to provoke new extravagances.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 17 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rein
Noun
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Father Dickie, mother Imelda, kids Cass and PJ each get a chance at the novel’s helm, building to a climax that is tense and unforgettable.—
John Warner,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026
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The high-tech helm station within, which was developed in collaboration with Fincantieri, combines ergonomics with advanced instrumentation to ensure precise, comfortable handling even at speeds in excess of 50 knots.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Adam Schwartz, privacy litigation director with the Electronic Frontier Foundation, said California lawmakers created the restrictions to ensure stronger safeguards over how the data is used.—
Nina Burns,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Southern towns roll out alcohol bans and new restrictions.—
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FOXNews.com,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The star power between the United States and Dominican Republic arguably rivaled any matchup seen on a baseball diamond before.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
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Some runways really have that brain chemistry-altering power, and the spectacle that Marc Jacobs created for the Louis Vuitton fall 2012 show is one such example.—
Rosie Jarman,
Vogue,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Video shows Sosa pulling his arms away as officers attempt to restrain him.—
Nikiya Carrero,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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Court documents report the four conspirators broke into a home, held a man at gunpoint, restrained him, then took $1,000 in cash from him.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Mar. 2026
Noun
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This rental feels right at home in the community, offering amenities like bicycles and beach chairs for soaking in the sun.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
19 Mar. 2026
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Throughout his confirmation hearing, Mullin struck a soft tone on some of the administration's most contentious policies, but his combative style was seen in a heated exchange with the committee chair.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
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There are plenty of free VPN offerings on the market, but most come with strict usage limitations, and some compromise on data privacy.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
20 Mar. 2026
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This time, Petzold addresses its limitations.—
Holden Seidlitz,
New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The volatility comes as consumers shift their food habits, with artificial intelligence leading to job cuts and GLP-1 drugs curbing spending.—
Itzel Franco,
CNBC,
15 Mar. 2026
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Soaring oil prices threaten to undercut the administration’s efforts to curb domestic inflation, and Friday’s poor jobs report indicated a slowing economy.—
Carl Leubsdorf,
Mercury News,
14 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Hezbollah joined the war in solidarity with the Palestinian group out of conviction that Israel would be constrained in its response by concerns of Hezbollah’s offensive capabilities.—
Asher Kaufman,
The Conversation,
20 Mar. 2026
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So tracking that water’s abundance and distribution across the lunar surface could constrain the nature and number of the water-rich projectiles that are thought to have populated the inner solar system at that time.—
K. R. Callaway,
Scientific American,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Rein.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rein. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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