rein (in)

verb

Definition of rein (in)next
as in to contain
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 rein (in)
  1. contain
  2. regulate
  3. curb
  4. control
  5. keep
  6. restrain
Verb
  • The Palisades Fire, which was the largest of the blazes, was only 14% contained going its seventh straight day of destruction.
    Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 14 Jan. 2025
  • Modernity’s victory wasn’t so much in extinguishing fire, however, as containing it.
    Daniel Immerwahr, The New Yorker, 14 Jan. 2025
Definition of contain
Verb
  • Ayurvedic practitioners have claimed that oil pulling can reduce plaque, prevent gingivitis, and regulate bad breath per a 2014 Vogue article, and the practice remains relevant a decade later.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2025
  • But TikTok has fought the law at every turn, arguing that the U.S. government is overstepping its bounds by attempting to regulate foreign ownership of a private company.
    Nik Popli, TIME, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of regulate
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  • Republicans are fuming at the State Department after learning that recipients of funding from the legacy program to curb HIV/AIDS across Africa, PEPFAR, performed abortions in violation of U.S. law.
    Laura Kelly, The Hill, 17 Jan. 2025
  • Russia was part of the 2015 deal between Iran and six nuclear powers offering sanctions relief for Tehran in exchange for curbing its atomic program, and the Kremlin offered political support to Iran when Trump withdrew the U.S. from the agreement.
    Vladimir Isachenkov, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2025
Definition of curb
Verb
  • The captures highlight a campaign by some activists to reintroduce lynx to help control the deer population and symbolize Scotland’s commitment to wildlife diversity.
    Danica Kirka, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
  • Fire crews have since managed to start controlling the fires, helped by out-of-state reinforcements, the water in hydrants being replenished, and wind speeds dropping.
    Dennis Mersereau, WIRED, 11 Jan. 2025
Definition of control
Verb
  • Some within the conservative camp have expressed alarm at the party’s embrace of a group that most mainstream conservatives had previously kept at arm’s length, as well as the persecution of legislators who have flouted the party line to support the president’s impeachment and arrest.
    Max Kim, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Somehow, McNabb connected with receiver Freddie Mitchell for a 28-yard gain, kept the drive going and eventually led to David Akers' game-tying field goal as time expired.
    Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of keep
Verb
  • The individual, whose identity hasn’t been released, was quickly restrained by fellow passengers and later detained by state troopers.
    Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Plus, in wine bars restrained by small kitchens, the ice cream coupe offers ample space for experimentation, allowing chefs to push the boundaries with the produce and tools at hand and easily tweak their recipes to keep regulars on their toes.
    Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of restrain
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