as in to regulate
to keep from exceeding a desirable degree or level (as of expression)
try to curb your curiosity when it comes to your neighbors' business
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as in restriction
something that limits one's freedom of action or choice
these international regulations act as a curb on the plundering of a nation's archaeological treasures
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Recent Examples of curb
Victoria Corless, Space.com, 24 July 2025
In its ruling today, the ICJ found that countries are bound to curb emissions of greenhouse gases under international law.
—Lauren Sommer, NPR, 23 July 2025
Julia Shapero, The Hill, 21 July 2025
Today a work truck parked in front of my house, so the neighbor parked in their own driveway (which is always clear, as is their curb).
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 14 July 2025
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Verb
The study's scientists say tackling this growing climate threat will require better forecasting tools, smarter adaptation strategies, and faster action toward curbing climate change, which is primarily driven by human activities like burning coal for cheap power.
—Victoria Corless, Space.com, 24 July 2025
In its ruling today, the ICJ found that countries are bound to curb emissions of greenhouse gases under international law.
—Lauren Sommer, NPR, 23 July 2025
Noun
The letter comes after the Trump administration walked back curbs on some Nvidia chip sales to China last week.
—Julia Shapero, The Hill, 21 July 2025
Today a work truck parked in front of my house, so the neighbor parked in their own driveway (which is always clear, as is their curb).
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for curb
Verb
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At some point, perhaps, Congress might even craft legislation that gives more direct guidance on how the EPA should regulate greenhouse gases.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
1 Aug. 2025
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The crypto law, known in the chambers as Bill No. 247, is a renewed and more robust legislative effort to regulate cryptoassets in Panama, introduced in 2025 by Alternate Deputy Solís.—
Javier Bastardo,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Most recently, Australia relaxed restrictions on U.S. beef, a move which the office of the U.S. trade representative credited to Trump, but Albanese had reportedly said the move was not prompted by Trump.—
Lim Hui Jie,Sophie Kiderlin,
CNBC,
31 July 2025
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The Ada County commissioners will meet again Sept. 10 to make a decision on solar restrictions.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
31 July 2025
Verb
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The top three contributors to hydroplaning are: Vehicle speed - When a vehicle's speed increases, the tire-traction grip and ability to control the vehicle decreases.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Aug. 2025
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However, there's a significant difference between containing and controlling a wildfire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
3 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Davis is a magnetic front man, and the Roadhouse Band is an intoxicatingly raucous live outfit, but the constraints of the setup suited his new material, which is suffused with listlessness and yearning, dark jokes and wordy disquisitions on desire.—
Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
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The graphic novel format gave him the freedom to imagine without limitation—unbound by the logistical constraints of filmmaking.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
14 July 2025
Verb
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Video posted to social media by a passenger showed law enforcement escorting a man off the plane with his hands restrained behind his back.—
Aaron Cooper,
CNN Money,
18 July 2025
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Farrell was then restrained by crew members and escorted off stage.—
Michaela Zee,
Variety,
16 July 2025
Noun
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This can result in compromises on certain ideas and slower development as your team contends with the platform's limitations.—
Andrii Kovalchuk,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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This is especially relevant for those who can't upgrade to Windows 11 due to hardware limitations.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
24 July 2025
Verb
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The fruit contains a high water content and has many antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals.—
Stacey Lastoe,
Southern Living,
25 July 2025
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The initial headline in the story contained incorrect information .—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
25 July 2025
Verb
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Excited to keep working to bring championships to LA and make Laker Nation proud.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Aug. 2025
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Hamas started this horrible war; Netanyahu is guilty of prolonging it to save his career and keep his far-right support.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
2 Aug. 2025
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“Curb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curb. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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