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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Pramod Konandur Prabhakar, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024
OpenAI's moves since then have seemed to hinge on goals that would be beneficial to Altman getting a tighter rein on the company and transforming it into more of a consumer tech corporation than a research organization.
—Benj Edwards, Ars Technica, 26 Sep. 2024
Porter Fox, TIME, 10 Sep. 2024
The wealth and glamour of Monte Carlo stuck in Bailey’s memory who recounted an interesting interaction with Prince Albert, the reining sovereign of Monaco.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr., The Arizona Republic, 8 Sep. 2024
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Noun
Minimize the variables and uncomplicate the ecosystem before handing over the reins of the operation to ML.
—Pramod Konandur Prabhakar, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024
OpenAI's moves since then have seemed to hinge on goals that would be beneficial to Altman getting a tighter rein on the company and transforming it into more of a consumer tech corporation than a research organization.
—Benj Edwards, Ars Technica, 26 Sep. 2024
Verb
Flood insurance is optional in most of the U.S.; some FEMA loans are contingent on good credit; corrupt contractors flock to disasters because consumer protection laws do not rein them in; and state governments often lack the funds and staffing to manage recovery.
—Porter Fox, TIME, 10 Sep. 2024
The wealth and glamour of Monte Carlo stuck in Bailey’s memory who recounted an interesting interaction with Prince Albert, the reining sovereign of Monaco.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr., The Arizona Republic, 8 Sep. 2024
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“Rein.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rein. Accessed 21 Oct. 2024.
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