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
Andrew Jones, Space.com, 28 Apr. 2025
While youth programs across the country get kids into nature, MAC is unique: The curriculum provides teens with big-mountain skills like crevasse rescue and snow camping, and, more importantly, hands them the reins as often as possible.
—Zoe Gates, Outside Online, 27 Apr. 2025
Mike Hale, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2025
This one — initially propelled by anger at Trump and the Republicans’ approach to health care and gun violence — savages Trump nightly, leading the president to make calls to Disney in 2018, urging it to rein him in.
—Stephen Rodrick, Rolling Stone, 15 Apr. 2025
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Noun
China's outgoing Shenzhou 19 crew have handed over the reins of the Tiangong space station to a new set of astronauts.
—Andrew Jones, Space.com, 28 Apr. 2025
While youth programs across the country get kids into nature, MAC is unique: The curriculum provides teens with big-mountain skills like crevasse rescue and snow camping, and, more importantly, hands them the reins as often as possible.
—Zoe Gates, Outside Online, 27 Apr. 2025
Verb
The spuriously-populist Mayor Fisk rules by executive fiat, sidelines anyone who tries to rein him in and cultivates an atmosphere of violent chaos.
—Mike Hale, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2025
This one — initially propelled by anger at Trump and the Republicans’ approach to health care and gun violence — savages Trump nightly, leading the president to make calls to Disney in 2018, urging it to rein him in.
—Stephen Rodrick, Rolling Stone, 15 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rein
Noun
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Martens would go on to join Y/Project in 2010 and take the creative helm of that brand in 2013, accruing a reputation for innovative cutting and an experimental approach to fashion.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
12 May 2025
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Throughout his career he’s climbed from business management to the helm of cultural landmarks like The Roots Picnic, Lil Wayne’s Weezyana Festival and Mary J. Blige’s Strength of a Woman Festival, and throughout his journey, mastered the art of bringing artists’ visions to life.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
10 May 2025
Noun
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Harvard, in its refusal to comport with new federal guidelines regarding DEI restrictions, has put $9 billion in federal funding at risk.—
Rep. Steve Weir,
Hartford Courant,
20 May 2025
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Complete access to Netflix without restrictions is considered Open.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
20 May 2025
Noun
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The East Putnam Fire Department said the lone occupant was able to exit the car under their own power before emergency crews responded.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
18 May 2025
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Preeminence in science, advanced technology, and medicine is also a key element of America's soft power, strengthening friendships and alliances with countries that want to develop closer collaboration with U.S. universities, companies, and research centers.—
Robert Hormats,
Time,
18 May 2025
Verb
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The officers did not show their badges until after she was restrained, the video shows.—
Hanna Park,
CNN Money,
12 May 2025
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While the Trump administration insists its actions are necessary for national security, legal challenges have underscored the power of the judiciary to scrutinize and potentially restrain executive immigration policy.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 May 2025
Noun
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This collapsible sling chair with a sturdy wood frame is light enough to travel with you on all your beach trips or park days.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
15 May 2025
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There was ample space in the closets for our belongings, plus a desk with a chair and shelves to stow laptops, cameras, and cords.—
Jennifer Flowers,
AFAR Media,
15 May 2025
Noun
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Under the draft bill, the limitations would be made permanent.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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Like Proton Drive, Proton Calendar and Proton Pass are available to free users, but with limitations.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
14 May 2025
Verb
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And birthright citizenship is particularly ill-suited as a vehicle for curbing them.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
17 May 2025
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Royalty rates paid by companies to extract oil, gas and coal would be cut, reversing Biden’s attempts to curb fossil fuels to help address climate change.—
Kevin Freking,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2025
Verb
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Removing Traditional Shopping Constraints Even the most enthusiastic shopper has their limits: time, energy and mental capacity all constrain the shopping experience.—
Tim Bridges,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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Venice is already a hub for contemporary art with its international biennale, but SMAC aims to do something that doesn’t exist in the city’s arts landscape: be a kunsthalle, a space that mounts regular temporary exhibitions but isn’t constrained by a specific curatorial focus or theme.—
Catherine Bennett,
Travel + Leisure,
14 May 2025
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“Rein.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rein. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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