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
  • In a rebus crossword, certain squares contain more than one letter.
    — Sean McGowan, New York Times, 5 Nov. 2026
  • To demonstrate practical potential, the team built a larger pouch-cell prototype containing 150 mg of iodine.
    — Muskan Bhatia, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of contain
Verb
  • The office regulates home and auto insurance rates — two costs that Californians are especially aware of — and the candidates campaigned on differing visions for the role.
    — Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026
  • The carbon overlayer regulates subsequent growth, potentially limiting uneven deposition and stabilizing the region where tin and lithium interact.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of regulate
Verb
  • Authorities then introduced localized curfews in multiple cities in a bid to curb the unrest.
    — David Brennan, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Inflation and economic pressure have led more Americans to eat at home or turn to fast food for a cheaper option, while the rise of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic has curbed customers’ appetites.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of curb
Verb
  • To control their size, they can be cut back by up to a third of their mass once per year, which can be done in a post-blooming period of rest, such as in late autumn, without sacrificing next year’s blooms.
    — The Spruce, The Spruce, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Novak put the Pens ahead less than two minutes after the opening faceoff after controlling a rebound in front.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of control
Verb
  • Capricorn December 22 – January 19 The shared goal might have changed while everyone kept following the plan.
    — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Hudson runs House Republicans’ campaign arm and was projected to keep his seat leading into Election Day.
    — David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of keep
Verb
  • The relevant market identifies the arena in which competition allegedly has been restrained.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Sheriff’s officials said deputies arrived about three minutes after the initial call and found the suspect on the ground being physically restrained by the home’s resident and the caller.
    — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 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 9 Nov. 2026.

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