rein (in)

verb

Definition of rein (in)next
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rein (in)
  1. contain
  2. regulate
  3. curb
  4. control
  5. keep
  6. restrain
Verb
  • At the time of his death, Garcia-Sanchez was hauling asbestos-containing materials from the ninth floor to lower levels using a freight elevator, the report said.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026
  • The fire, which started Saturday, July 18, burned 2,035 acres but is now 100% contained.
    — Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 23 July 2026
Definition of contain
Verb
  • The investigation comes on the heels of back-to-back crackdowns on Big Tech by Brussels, which has led the world in regulating tech behemoths including Meta and Apple.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 July 2026
  • While Kalshi isn’t legally considered a gambling platform, as the app is regulated like commodity trading, multiple states have filed lawsuits to enforce gaming laws.
    — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 24 July 2026
Definition of regulate
Verb
  • In another effort to curb the invasive species, Florida hosts an annual python challenge, where hunters can sign up to humanely kill the reptiles to stop the species’ spread throughout the state.
    — Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026
  • Policymakers are urged to further expand site-neutral payment to curb consolidation and lower healthcare expenses.
    — Richard Menger MD MPA, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of curb
Verb
  • The French forward controlled Mathieu Choinière's long pass, shrugged off a defender and finished.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 26 July 2026
  • After controlling the ball twice with his head, Bouanga sprinted into the box and coolly lifted it over goalkeeper Stefan Cleveland and into the net.
    — Josh Gross, Daily News, 26 July 2026
Definition of control
Verb
  • Tyler Glasnow is even further away from pitching in big-league games as his back spasms have kept him out for months.
    — Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 21 July 2026
  • Oil traffic through the strait has fallen dramatically again, and as oil prices keep moving higher while the situation in the Middle East intensifies every day.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
Definition of keep
Verb
  • For such a conspicuous color, the look was surprisingly restrained.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 20 July 2026
  • The video shows Fakir lying face down on the ground ‌while two officers restrain him.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 20 July 2026
Definition of restrain
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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. 2026.

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