REINS Synonyms: 151 Similar and Opposite Words

reins 1 of 2

noun

plural of rein

as in helm

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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ranks

as in power

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

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verb

present tense third-person singular of rein

as in curbs

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Noun

Kelly was considered a bit of an underdog, and the Republican ticket in the general election had a controversial figure at its helm in then-Secretary of State Kris Kobach, who frequently spread misinformation about voter fraud.

Kayla Dwyer, The Indianapolis Star, 23 Oct. 2024
Following her death in 2015, Loretta’s daughter, Lucia Caponi, took its helm as creative director.

Sofia Celeste, WWD, 23 Oct. 2024

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