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restrained

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verb

past tense of restrain

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Recent Examples of restrained
Adjective
The hands-on explanation and mastery of the menu, and the personalized but restrained engagement from staff made dinner here feel special. Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 15 July 2025 The interior sports a much more restrained look, with black being the dominant color. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 10 July 2025
Verb
He was eventually restrained by the patrons. Forum News Service, Twin Cities, 5 Jan. 2025 Three former deputies are indicted in connection with the death of a man restrained in a Virginia jail, authorities said. Natalie Demaree, Miami Herald, 3 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for restrained
Recent Examples of Synonyms for restrained
Adjective
  • Julia is dressed quite plainly in servants’ clothing, while Henry looks slightly more well-to-do, though he’s also fitted in muted browns (and notably is wearing a kilt!).
    Maureen Lee Lenker Published, EW.com, 22 July 2025
  • Flavonoids, an antioxidant found in oranges and other plants, may contribute to orange juice's muted effect on blood sugar.
    Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 22 July 2025
Verb
  • Yella Beezy was also once arrested and charged with unlawful carrying of a weapon and possession of marijuana — charges which were later dismissed, according to court documents.
    Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 22 Mar. 2025
  • Howard was later arrested near the edge of campus after leaving the scene on foot, police said.
    Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Over the past three months, Trump has been engaged in multiple rounds of saber-rattling and often intense negotiations with U.S. trading partners that have jangled nerves but nonetheless coincided with a subdued but solid pace of economic growth.
    Jeff Cox, CNBC, 30 July 2025
  • Should the labor market weaken and inflation remain relatively subdued, more interest rate cuts are possible.
    Simon Moore, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
Verb
  • Dietary supplements are minimally regulated by the FDA and may or may not be suitable for you.
    Amy Fischer MS, RD, Health, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Currently, the disposal of wind turbine waste is regulated by the localities and states hosting wind turbine projects.
    Ariel Cohen, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Adebayo did not force his offense, in a game where there was little for the Heat to have to counter in the middle, but then seized control with his scoring late.
    Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Before Hamas seized full control of Gaza in 2007, Christians would often place a large Christmas tree near a major square in Gaza City.
    Aaron Boxerman, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Accessible only by boat, the island features quiet trails, pebble beaches, and one campsite on the north end.
    Katherine Lawless, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2025
  • At least the Cubs can take heart knowing the 64-44 Brewers, their chief rival in the NL Central, also stayed quiet.
    Andy McCullough, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Jabbar's truck contained an ISIS flag.
    Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Many of the posts contained hateful messages about Muslim Americans, the same type of bigotry O'Reilly had fought against.
    Niraj Warikoo, Detroit Free Press, 3 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • The victim told cops the suspect grabbed her from behind, put her in a bear hug, and grinded against her before escaping down the street.
    Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2025
  • The attacker then grabbed around $10 out of the victim’s pockets before fleeing on foot.
    Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2025

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“Restrained.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restrained. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.

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