rein (in)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rein (in)
Verb
  • The memo also contains a link to about 11 hours of footage of Epstein in his cell released as proof of his suicide—which quickly faced more scrutiny after viewers realized about a minute of footage was missing.
    Alison Durkee, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025
  • But the binders contained information that had largely already been in the public domain.
    arkansasonline.com, arkansasonline.com, 13 July 2025
Verb
  • These entities have proliferated ever since the 2010 U.S. Supreme Court decision in the Citizens United case, which effectively struck down longtime campaign finance regulations that sought to limit and regulate spending on political campaigns.
    M.L. Elrick, Freep.com, 21 July 2025
  • Help available for crashing out, including interventions such as therapy, as well as learning how to regulate emotions better and practicing self-care during times of significant stress.
    Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 20 July 2025
Verb
  • The justices are curbing judicial activism, not endorsing executive lawlessness.
    Andrew C. McCarthy, National Review, 12 July 2025
  • Mnookin emphasized that the change does not curb the importance of diversity on UW-Madison's campus.
    Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 11 July 2025
Verb
  • The home country of this dark and enduring masterpiece from 1985 is the eerily-retrograde Republic of Gilead, in which women who once held jobs and led independent lives are now strictly controlled and monitored, valued only for their ovaries and their obedience.
    Dan Fesperman July 22, Literary Hub, 22 July 2025
  • Like her biblical namesake, Ruth is loyal and steadfast to her friend, while Maria is independent and creative, often controlling the narrative of their relationship and even determining their future trajectories: Maria is an extrovert, so Ruth must be an introvert.
    Bekah Waalkes, The Atlantic, 22 July 2025
Verb
  • In their appeal, the federal government’s attorneys said the plaintiffs can keep representing kids through other funding, such as private donors or pro bono services.
    Nicol León, AZCentral.com, 22 July 2025
  • Here's how to keep your pets safe Temps feel like 100-plus in weather forecast for Columbus, Cincinnati; Akron pushes 100 degrees In Cincinnati, the high temperature today, July 21, will reach 85 degrees, per the NWS forecast with the chance of showers or storms in the afternoon.
    Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 22 July 2025
Verb
  • Video posted to social media by a passenger showed law enforcement escorting a man off the plane with his hands restrained behind his back.
    Aaron Cooper, CNN Money, 18 July 2025
  • Farrell was then restrained by crew members and escorted off stage.
    Michaela Zee, Variety, 16 July 2025
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“Rein (in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rein%20%28in%29. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.

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