REINING Synonyms: 84 Similar and Opposite Words

reining

verb

present participle of rein

as in curbing

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Lower water levels in lakes and rivers are significantly curbing essential hydroelectric generation at sites such as the Hoover Dam in the western United States.

— Johannes Teyssen, Fortune, 23 Sep. 2026
And as of this week, certain Chinese exports now also face the threat of 100 percent tariffs due to the passage of legislation aimed at curbing Russia’s access to funding for its war on Ukraine.

— Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of curbing

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The incident Sunday involved the top fashion executive forcibly restraining two employees of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals and putting his hands over their mouths at the runway show for Cos, a brand owned by H&M.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2026
Shortages of skilled labor are restraining production in defense firms and across the economy, compounded by the emigration of several hundred thousand mostly younger people due to fears of conscription and political repression.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of restraining

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Several budget hawks and conservative economists are already balking at the idea – a bad sign when just a few Republicans in either chamber can, until the voting margins change, tank pretty much any measure.

— Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026
Many residents are balking at that timing and at Ryan’s lawsuit against Killingly’s wetlands board for rejecting the first version of the plan on July 6.

— Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of balking

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Sarah Thompson, president of the Faculty Association of California Community Colleges, drew attention to the importance of recognizing AI’s ability to simultaneously facilitate education efficacy while impeding other forms of learning.

— Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 28 Sep. 2026
Throughout Europe, there are rising industry pressures, which include inflation, shipping costs and energy prices, which are impeding growth.

— Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of impeding

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Davis was unable to hear my questions, which required me to hold them up to the screen, hampering back-and-forth response.

— Jeff Weiss, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2026
Birds visiting the feeder can get the goo on their wings, hampering their ability to fly and possibly leading to their untimely deaths.

— Joan Morris, Mercury News, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of hampering

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Robinson, 59, of Churchill, Pennsylvania, is the managing attorney at a Pittsburgh law firm, and has been charged with felony tampering and hindering apprehension for trying to conceal evidence.

— Mike Darnay, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026
Their first drive against the Central Michigan Chippewas stalled, with a sack and a pair of penalties hindering the possession, and Central Michigan made its way down the field for a field goal.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of hindering

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Mosley’s body was discovered while checking the car at Park Valley Apartments in response to a missing person report earlier in the week.

— Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 26 Sep. 2026
Whether that means reviewing one’s preferred physicians to determine their in-network status or checking medications to see whether they are covered, Jolley helps her clients make an informed decision.

— Karen Koehler, Charlotte Observer, 25 Sep. 2026

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