reining (in)

verb

present participle of rein (in)
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)
  1. containing
  2. controlling
  3. regulating
  4. curbing
  5. keeping
  6. pulling in
  7. restraining
Verb
  • The researchers also found that an item containing copper and gold had been inserted into Zosia’s mouth or nose after death.
    — Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Bernard sketches out the location of Silo 1, at the center of seven complexes, each containing seven silos.
    — Noel Murray, Vulture, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of containing
Verb
  • Epic sued Apple after the iPhone maker removed Fortnite from the App Store, accusing the company of illegally controlling the way apps were distributed and payments were processed on iPhones.
    — Jeffrey Kopp, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2026
  • The measure would generally make the date of the federal disaster declaration—not the payment date—controlling in determining eligibility for qualifying wildfire payments.
    — Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of controlling
Verb
  • Perfect for transitional weather, look for traits like water-resistant wax coating, removable hoods and natural fibers like wool for temperature-regulating comfort.
    — Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Under that most recent amendment, the bill would no longer apply to state actions regulating water use and water quality.
    — Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of regulating
Verb
  • The Maryland Data Privacy Act was one of several laws passed in this year's legislative session aimed at curbing federal immigration enforcement in the state.
    — Dennis Valera, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The two leaders have met three times, but their diplomacy has not produced an agreement curbing Pyongyang’s nuclear program.
    — Cleve R. Wootson Jr, Washington Post, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of curbing
Verb
  • Hairstylist Justine Marjan also suggests keeping curly-coily hair slightly wet with water to help with detangling and pulling it back with a wide-tooth comb.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Beijing is a source of crucial economic support for Iran but has walked a cautious diplomatic line amid the US-Iran war, keeping communications open with players on both sides.
    — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of keeping
Verb
  • Music supervisor Nigil Mack put together the soundtrack, pulling in tracks from Coast Contra, Kamauu, Dev Lemons, Mayday and Indonesian artist Saykoji.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Night Sight continues to impress me, pulling in every available photon of light to render images with striking clarity.
    — Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of pulling in
Verb
  • But the legislation contains no provision restraining increases in state and institutional funding for athletics, said Amy Privette Perko, CEO of the Knight Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics.
    — David A. Lieb, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and even Singapore have rallied behind Ukraine, seeing a Russian defeat as essential for restraining Chinese ambition.
    — Kurt M. Campbell, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of restraining
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