as in containing
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reining (in)
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In addition to containing much less caffeine than coffee, black tea provides L-theanine, which has a calming effect on the body.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
22 Oct. 2025 -
The first showcased that a blend of cannabis oil, containing the psychoactive compound THC, as well as CBD and other natural compounds in the plant, outperformed a placebo.—
NPR,
NPR,
21 Oct. 2025
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With greater importance placed on controlling the midfield, more teams sought to emulate the 4-3-3 formation and provide greater strength in the middle third of the pitch.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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Years ago, the two embraced a dynamic similar to an open relationship but which was mostly focused on not controlling each other.—
Audrey Gibbs,
Nashville Tennessean,
23 Oct. 2025
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To manage your thirst, try limiting your salt intake, drinking enough water throughout the day, and regulating your bedroom temperature.—
Lauren O'Connor,
Health,
23 Oct. 2025
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The two-part public event invites community members to explore the future of Florida’s coral reefs and the hidden role of deep-sea fish in regulating the planet’s carbon cycle.—
Diana Udel,
Miami Herald,
22 Oct. 2025
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The decision reinforces due process protections for immigrants and citizens alike, curbing warrantless arrests and asserting that even federal agents must answer to the same legal standards they are sworn to uphold.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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Another, William Durant, had secretly met with President Herbert Hoover earlier in the year, to lean on him to stop the Federal Reserve Board from curbing Wall Street’s excesses.—
Evan Hughes,
The Atlantic,
20 Oct. 2025
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As kobolds go, Heinzelmann was more harmless than most, going about his business protecting the castle from giants and dwarves and keeping the staff updated on faerie gossip, as well as protecting the chambermaids from unwelcome attentions from visiting noblemen.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
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Xavi’s side has shown flashes of brilliance through the emerging talents of Lamine Yamal and Fermín López, while Ilkay Gündogan’s experience has been vital in keeping their midfield composed.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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Campaign Evolved is a safe bet in an increasingly unstable market that tugs on the heartstrings of veteran fans while pulling in a whole new community of potential PlayStation players conveniently in time for its big anniversary.—
Alyssa Mercante,
Rolling Stone,
24 Oct. 2025
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The model, called Project Eluna, is built to help operators anticipate supply chain bottlenecks by pulling in historical and real-time data to recommend actions, ideally cutting down time needed to analyze dashboards so users can spend more time coaching their teams.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
23 Oct. 2025
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The Washington Post via Getty Images Ellis asked Monday about several instances in which tear gas was deployed after her order restraining its use.—
Daniella Silva,
NBC news,
20 Oct. 2025
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The leather straps for restraining limbs are still there on opposite ends underneath stacks of paper.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Reining (in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reining%20%28in%29. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.
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