as in controls
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 restrictions
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 curbs
Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
American officials are seeking to press for an end to Iran’s nuclear enrichment program, curbs on ballistic missiles and a halt to support for proxy groups such as Hamas and Hezbollah.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Every corner where two curbs align for possible pedestrian crossing is considered a crosswalk whether or not a crosswalk is marked.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
People sat on curbs, alleyway after alleyway, their meager belongings soaked by the previous night’s hard rain.
—Andrew R. Chow, Time, 4 Feb. 2026
The wheels, for example, are oversized so the suitcase is easy to drag over bricks, curbs, dirt, or up steep hills.
—The Editors, Outside, 1 Feb. 2026
The bus stops, curbs and sidewalks where businesses and houses are have not been shoveled.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 31 Jan. 2026
The highway department will strategically apply salt to intersections, hills, bridges and curbs in subdivisions, but aim for conserving on other stretches of subdivision roads.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
Even with the regime’s curbs on communication, egregious acts of repression have led to mass outrage, first online and then in the streets.
—Nahid Siamdoust, The Atlantic, 23 Jan. 2026
Noun
By the time Victor Villa arrived at his restaurant Villa’s Tacos in Highland Park on Monday afternoon, a mob of press surrounded him, a line of customers had stretched down the block since daybreak, and cars and TV-news satellite trucks circled the parking lot, double parked in front of red curbs.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
American officials are seeking to press for an end to Iran’s nuclear enrichment program, curbs on ballistic missiles and a halt to support for proxy groups such as Hamas and Hezbollah.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Every corner where two curbs align for possible pedestrian crossing is considered a crosswalk whether or not a crosswalk is marked.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
People sat on curbs, alleyway after alleyway, their meager belongings soaked by the previous night’s hard rain.
—Andrew R. Chow, Time, 4 Feb. 2026
The wheels, for example, are oversized so the suitcase is easy to drag over bricks, curbs, dirt, or up steep hills.
—The Editors, Outside, 1 Feb. 2026
The bus stops, curbs and sidewalks where businesses and houses are have not been shoveled.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 31 Jan. 2026
The highway department will strategically apply salt to intersections, hills, bridges and curbs in subdivisions, but aim for conserving on other stretches of subdivision roads.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
Even with the regime’s curbs on communication, egregious acts of repression have led to mass outrage, first online and then in the streets.
—Nahid Siamdoust, The Atlantic, 23 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for curbs
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The office controls an annual budget of approximately $10 billion, with more than 22,000 employees.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 Feb. 2026
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But the president ultimately controls both parties to the lawsuit.—
Will Gottsegen,
The Atlantic,
13 Feb. 2026
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Israeli intelligence expert Sima Shein has warned that negotiations narrowly focused on nuclear restrictions could leave Israel exposed.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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While neighboring Broward County's water levels are not as low, and no restrictions have been issued there, the outlook remains concerning for Miami-Dade.—
Joan Murray,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
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This is unacceptable from the nation’s aviation safety regulator and points to deeper structural problems within the FAA, which provides air traffic control services and regulates them.—
Marc Scribner,
Oc Register,
8 Feb. 2026
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The tuber also provides vitamin C, which acts as an antioxidant, and fiber, which aids digestion, boosts satiety, and regulates blood sugar.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
4 Feb. 2026
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Shein says Iran may be stalling diplomatically to see whether Washington limits talks to nuclear issues while avoiding missile constraints.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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Even when working within the constraints of Interior’s own misguided directive, there is an obvious exception that would apply to the pride flag flown at Stonewall, which is for flags that provide historical context.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Black tea contains polyphenols, such as theaflavins and thearubigins, that act like prebiotics, benefiting the bacteria in your microbiome.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
15 Feb. 2026
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For instance, some soil contains too much clay, causing drainage problems.—
David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
15 Feb. 2026
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For example, setback limitations for wind energy conversion facilities cannot be more than three times the total height of the wind turbine between the turbine location and an abutting dwelling.—
Cami Koons,
Iowa Capital Dispatch,
13 Feb. 2026
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Until earlier this week, limitations with Guthrie's doorbell camera meant law enforcement had difficulty putting together an image of a person related to the crime.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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According to projections made at the December meeting, that’s only about half a percentage point from the committee consensus on the neutral rate, or one that neither supports nor restrains growth.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
5 Jan. 2026
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There are also possible free speech claims if the law restrains NIL opportunities and interferes with First Amendment freedom of expression.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
9 Dec. 2025
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After House Democrats revealed plans to force votes disapproving of the president’s Canada tariffs as soon as this week, GOP leaders sought to resuscitate their year-long procedural blockade that keeps those resolutions off the floor.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Fundamentally, however, the recurring sticking point keeps coming back to injuries.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Curbs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curbs. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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