Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reining
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The Fed has been trying to balance its job of curbing inflation while supporting employment growth.—
Damian J. Troise,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026 -
The league has taken steps to address tanking, but curbing that problem alone won’t stop injury issues that are just as much a part of the growing apathy that many fans feel towards the regular season.—
Nick Friedell,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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With Sanders in front, still restraining the alligator with the catch pole, Pelosi came up behind it and tossed a rag over its eyes, the video showed.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
12 June 2026
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The system generated $189 million in revenue last year and over $2 billion total since the sale, according to a recent audit, all while severely restraining the city’s ability to make major road changes that remove parking spots and as parking costs rise.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
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Higher education is under siege, with many students and parents balking at high costs.—
Washington Post,
Washington Post,
10 June 2026
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But Democrats are now balking at a long-term extension over their objections to Pulte.—
John Parkinson,
ABC News,
9 June 2026
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When temperatures plunge, demand for gas surges at the same time that wells, pipelines, and processing equipment can freeze, constraining supply and driving prices higher.—
Julianna Larue,
Hartford Courant,
14 June 2026
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Dealing with this issue commonly involves constraining model outputs.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
8 June 2026
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Smoke could also make for dangerous driving conditions by impeding visibility.—
Sarah Perkel,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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Wednesday's arrests were part of the 15 charged Tuesday with impeding the work of immigration agents during and after Operation Metro Surge.—
Esme Murphy,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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The sanctions are hampering work on a broad array of investigations at the court.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 June 2026
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Winds of up to 50 mph stoked the flames and severely limited the fire response by hampering boat and aircraft access to the remote island.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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This forced its social life underground, hindering community building.—
Peter Su,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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So the rule is hindering governments' efforts to expand access to electricity and meet climate commitments under the Paris Agreement.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 June 2026
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In the years after Buffy, Brendon, who did not have any kids, spoke out about struggling with depression as well as alcohol and substance addictions, checking into rehab between multiple arrests, including for domestic violence charges and prescription fraud.—
Julia Moore,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
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The device is constantly checking for leaks, updating the display every 15 seconds.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
17 June 2026
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“Reining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reining. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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