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
  • But the strength of the rotation also depends on the conflict in the Middle East remaining contained.
    — John Towfighi, CNN Money, 9 July 2026
  • The book contains Ahn’s mother’s recipes and conversations between the mother and daughter.
    — Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026
Definition of contain
Verb
  • In 1972, ordinary Californians circulated petitions, knocked on doors, and rode bicycles down the coast, rallying support for Proposition 20, which aimed to regulate coastal development.
    — Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
  • The Commodity Futures Trading Commission regulates those markets, where people can trade contracts based on whether a future event will happen.
    — Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 July 2026
Definition of regulate
Verb
  • The pact came as Canberra seeks to curb Beijing's growing security influence through defense deals with Pacific nations.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 8 July 2026
  • Charlotte water restrictions are successfully curbing nonessential water use amid an ongoing drought.
    — Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2026
Definition of curb
Verb
  • Ndoye didn't shoot on his first touch of the ball, though, and that slight hesitation to control the ball and gather for a shot left just enough time for Argentina to swoop in to block the shot.
    — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 12 July 2026
  • Whereas North County cities account for about 20% of the county’s population, their mayors control 40% of the seats on SANDAG’s 20-member board.
    — Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2026
Definition of control
Verb
  • This version from Quince has a separate compartment for a laptop, as well as two separate sections to keep the remaining belongings organized.
    — Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026
  • Beyond their cool-girl air, the shoes offer plenty of support and cushioning thanks to their plush insoles that keep your arches comfortable for hours of strutting.
    — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 7 July 2026
Definition of keep
Verb
  • In California…there has been little success in restraining these abuses over the past decade.
    — Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 5 July 2026
  • Croc Docs researcher Eric Suarez and Cole with the SFWMD restrained the python while Welty drew blood from a vein near the base of her tail.
    — Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 2 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 12 Jul. 2026.

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