as in to contain
to keep from exceeding a desirable degree or level (as of expression)
try to rein in your spending, so you have some money left for saving
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After the fire is fully contained, the next step is to control it.—
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21 Apr. 2025 -
Fires were contained, and no casualties were reported.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
20 Apr. 2025
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Its double-sided design keeps your body temperature regulated all night long, with one side made of cool gel memory and the other of breathable bamboo viscose.—
Toni Sutton,
People.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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The panelists agreed that a focused, narrow bill regulating stablecoins could help cement the U.S. dollar’s dominance in a digital future.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
26 Apr. 2025
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The tool, which is similar to one used by Elon Musk's X, replaced the company’s partnerships with news organizations and fact-checking groups as its primary mechanism for curbing the viral spread of false information.—
Katie Paul and Echo Wang,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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Education Secretary Linda McMahon insisted Tuesday the White House’s recent demands are not about curbing freedom of speech.—
Chelsea Bailey,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2025
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Boone was asked if Chisholm needs to find a better way to control his emotions.—
Chris Kirschner,
New York Times,
18 Apr. 2025
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At the heart of the book is the recognition that almost all of the Sturm und Drang of the most destructive century in history has revolved around one place -- the Eurasian landmass -- and one issue: who controls it.—
John Hillen,
National Review,
17 Apr. 2025
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Below are the ones that will help keep the area around your nose clear and irritation-free.—
Daley Quinn,
Glamour,
15 Apr. 2025
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The Algerine kept looking but didn’t find any additional bodies.—
Greg Daugherty,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 Apr. 2025
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Rosemary restrained herself from scratching at her wig.—
Susannah Cahalan,
Rolling Stone,
17 Apr. 2025
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Education Trump says Education Department will no longer oversee student loans, 'special needs' Over 100,000 U.S. public school students were secluded or restrained during the 2017-2018 school year, according to federal data.—
Dylan Peers McCoy,
NPR,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Rein (in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rein%20%28in%29. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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