reins 1 of 2

plural of rein

reins

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of rein

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for reins
Noun
  • The day cruiser’s helm is way forward, leaving about three-quarters of the space open.
    Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 21 Jan. 2025
  • Under Tuttle’s helm, the Berlinale has introduced a new competitive section called Perspectives whose inaugural lineup includes 14 feature film debuts, 12 of which are world premieres.
    Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 21 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Fires caused by utility equipment have increased the risk and economic vulnerability for power providers as extreme weather driven by climate change has challenged the nation’s aging electrical infrastructure.
    Ivan Penn, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2025
  • But once the plane was airborne, the board staff said, it could have been pulled out of a sudden stall if the crew had applied emergency power and lowered its nose.
    Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Every fall weekend, millions of fans of professional and college football set out camping chairs and grills — effectively recreating their living rooms and kitchens — and invite in friends and strangers.
    Frank Langfitt, NPR, 8 Feb. 2025
  • Covered with colorful chairs and umbrellas, the outdoor restaurant and bar is the perfect place to have dinner and a cocktail while watching your surroundings transition from day to night.
    Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2025
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“Reins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reins. Accessed 13 Feb. 2025.

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