REINED (IN) Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

reined (in)

verb

past tense of rein (in)

as in contained

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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The information contained herein is provided for informational and educational purposes only and should not in any way be construed as financial or health advice.

— Karen Koehler, Charlotte Observer, 25 Sep. 2026
An aluminum core helps distribute heat evenly, while drip-free pouring rims help keep messes contained.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of contained

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Emissions aren’t directly regulated yet for the sector, which contributes about 26% of the state’s methane pollution.

— Blanca Begert, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
The American Kratom Association, an industry lobbying group, asserts that it is regulated under a looser dietary supplement law.

— Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of regulated

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In commercial orchards apple maggots are commonly controlled with insecticides targeting adult flies.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 Sep. 2026
Hurts scored on a quarterback sneak as time expired in the first half, but Chicago (2-1) controlled the final two periods.

— CBS News, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of controlled

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The Democrats wrote in a summary of the allegations that immigrants sleep while restrained with handcuffs, leg irons and belly chains, and even elderly people have been chained for 16 hours a day.

— Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 21 Sep. 2026
Designer Haley Lankau of Studious Design, working with Stocki Design, kept the interiors relatively restrained, with custom millwork, natural stone, and integrated Miele appliances.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of restrained

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The department argued that its loan limits from the Working Families Tax Cuts Act have curbed excessive borrowing, forcing institutions to evaluate their costs and lower them in some cases.

— Arthur Jones II, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026
The administration has also curbed news outlets' access to the Pentagon.

— Jacob Rosen, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of curbed

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The tension of compression socks is usually measured in millimeters of mercury (mmHg), with eight mmHg providing light support and 40 mmHg being extra firm.

— Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2026
Under outdoor sunlight, the researchers measured the textile at around 3-6 °C below ambient air temperature.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 Sep. 2026

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