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plural of rein
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1
the place of leadership or command
- after the president resigned, the vice president stepped in and took the reins of the company
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2
the right or means to command or control others
- a peaceful transfer of the reins of government has always been a hallmark of our nation
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reins
verb
present tense third-person singular of rein
Synonyms & Antonyms of reins (Entry 2 of 2)
as in restrains, curbs
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“Reins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reins. Accessed 15 Jun. 2021.
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The first known use of reins was in the 12th century
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