1
as in helm
the place of leadership or command
after the president resigned, the vice president stepped in and took the reins of the company
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as in power
the right or means to command or control others
a peaceful transfer of the reins of government has always been a hallmark of our nation
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Recent Examples of reins
Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 6 Nov. 2025
Amid the sale, Julia Vitale, who currently serves as Air Mail’s deputy managing editor, has also been promoted to editor as Carter gives up his reins.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 30 Oct. 2025
Some states with existing laws are tightening the reins.
—Alexis Kayser, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
Josh Silverman, the current chief executive officer, is set to hand the reins to Goyal after eight years in the role, Etsy said on Wednesday.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025
For grabbing the pony’s reins, calming its nerves and building a business profile to match its brand profile, Louvet is taking home this year’s WWD Edward Nardoza Honor for CEO Creative Leadership at the WWD Honors gala.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
Lutnick handed the reins of the company to his 27-year-old son, and his other son also works at Cantor.
—Melanie Hicken, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
Finch begged for Conley to be more aggressive at various points last season, but the point guard never grabbed the reins with aggression.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 21 Oct. 2025
But much to Castle's disappointment, Paramount handed over the directing reins to Roman Polanski, who sandwiched the film between 1965's Repulsion and 1976's The Tenant in his informal Apartment Trilogy.
—Steven Thrash, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Oct. 2025
Noun
In his first extended interview since taking the SAG-AFTRA reins from Fran Drescher, Astin dove in with candid responses to questions including the overarching question about next year’s negotiations on a master contract with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 6 Nov. 2025
Amid the sale, Julia Vitale, who currently serves as Air Mail’s deputy managing editor, has also been promoted to editor as Carter gives up his reins.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 30 Oct. 2025
Some states with existing laws are tightening the reins.
—Alexis Kayser, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
Josh Silverman, the current chief executive officer, is set to hand the reins to Goyal after eight years in the role, Etsy said on Wednesday.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025
For grabbing the pony’s reins, calming its nerves and building a business profile to match its brand profile, Louvet is taking home this year’s WWD Edward Nardoza Honor for CEO Creative Leadership at the WWD Honors gala.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
Lutnick handed the reins of the company to his 27-year-old son, and his other son also works at Cantor.
—Melanie Hicken, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
Finch begged for Conley to be more aggressive at various points last season, but the point guard never grabbed the reins with aggression.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 21 Oct. 2025
But much to Castle's disappointment, Paramount handed over the directing reins to Roman Polanski, who sandwiched the film between 1965's Repulsion and 1976's The Tenant in his informal Apartment Trilogy.
—Steven Thrash, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reins
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The details of the Mag Bay 43 were noteworthy, including the flawless stainless steel, 75-gallon bait tank (which looked like an aquarium on the stern) and two tiers of three seats with mahogany frames near the helm.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
7 Nov. 2025
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Nearly six months after its release, the duo have zeroed in on a new project to direct, and are in talks to helm Long Lost, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed.—
Aaron Couch,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Nov. 2025
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How to prepare before strong winds approach Trim tree branches away from your house and power lines.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
12 Nov. 2025
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The Maldives’ own India Out campaign—paradoxically led by Yameen after his electoral defeat to the pro-Indian politician Ibrahim Mohamed Solih—gained traction, casting India as a neo-imperial power.—
MUHIB RAHMAN,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Nov. 2025
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An Enquirer analysis of government data shows that payments Archdeacon received from the company increased in tandem with his rise through the ranks of hospital leadership, from UC Medical Center’s chief of staff, to orthopedic surgery chair, to CEO of UC Physicians in 2021.—
Elizabeth B. Kim,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
12 Nov. 2025
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Anita Surendran Entertainment attorney, partner, and co-chair of Granderson Des Rochers’ Film and Television Practice.—
Dana Harris-Bridson,
IndieWire,
11 Nov. 2025
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Video shows the moment an officer in camouflage and tactical gear approaches an individual, after which another officer tackles the person, restrains them with plastic handcuffs, and leads them away.—
Hanna Park,
CNN Money,
2 Oct. 2025
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An 1878 law known as the Posse Comitatus Act generally restrains the use of the military for such purposes.—
Margaret Talbot,
New Yorker,
17 Aug. 2025
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Todd hobbles into each frame like a joyless ghoul, hating the cameras and hating his wife for bringing them into his world.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
22 Oct. 2025
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In the video, an elderly man — played by Hiep Tran Nghia — gingerly hobbles around a stone town before an apocalypse of sorts strikes.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
10 Oct. 2025
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But this unit is two plays — or better yet, two injuries — from being a disaster that handcuffs Miami’s offense, like last year’s unit did, after Grier laughed at the media for its concern about fragile state of the 2024 O-line.—
Omar Kelly
August 19,
Miami Herald,
19 Aug. 2025
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At the crash site, some of the rescuers find Morrow, who holds them at gunpoint and handcuffs them together in the lab.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
12 Aug. 2025
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The nature of my work tethers me to London.—
Rohan Banerjee,
Time,
23 Aug. 2025
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Texas Roadhouse, which also operates casual dining chains Bubba’s 33 and Jaggers, is expected to report third-quarter results at the end of October.—
Natasha Abellard,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Reins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reins. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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