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
  • According to police sources, witnesses said two men threw two bottles containing an unknown substance into the deli.
    — Allen Devlin, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The proposal is for one building that would contain three studio apartment homes, 35 one-bedroom apartment homes, and 36 two bedroom apartment homes.
    — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of contain
Verb
  • According to some studies, its combination of protein and calcium may help regulate blood sugar levels.
    — Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2026
  • GLP-1s work by mimicking glucagon-like peptide-1, a hormone in the body that regulates blood sugar, appetite, and digestion.
    — Jessica Starr, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of regulate
Verb
  • Dozens of new laws take effect in Colorado on Wednesday as part of state lawmakers’ efforts to increase safety of ride-hailing apps, improve affordable housing development and curb Coloradans from leaving out trash that could lure bears.
    — Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Existing laws already shield utilities from billions in wildfire damages, including Altadena’s deadly Eaton fire, as new proposals could further curb victim payouts and shift costs to homeowners’ insurance.
    — Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of curb
Verb
  • The Ravens did that, committing only three penalties for 25 yards (the Eagles had 10 for 96), limiting their mistakes and controlling the line of scrimmage.
    — Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Sprays to control Asian psyllids are needed, along with minor nutrient and traditional fertilizer applications.
    — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of control
Verb
  • Entering the second half, Atlanta kept the energy going and extended their lead to 25 points in the third quarter.
    — Micahya Costen, AJC.com, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Cam Smith had the speed to leg out an infield single, but if Basabe could keep the ball in the infield, that would be more than enough.
    — Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of keep
Verb
  • China can link humanitarian assistance, openness to border trade, energy supplies, and the provision of infrastructure to North Korea’s willingness to restrain its military threats.
    — ZHENG JIYONG, Foreign Affairs, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Cunningham had to be restrained following the play and appeared to show her teammates that her mouth was bleeding.
    — Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 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 16 Aug. 2026.

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