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
Max Burman, NBC news, 3 Apr. 2026
South Korea encouraged quicker showers and is considering widening curbs on driving, while Egypt ordered stores and restaurants to close early.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Trump‘s executive order curbs birthright citizenship of children of undocumented immigrants and of children of those who are in the country on a temporary basis, such as through a student, work or tourist visa.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 1 Apr. 2026
Proposition 13 curbs property taxes by restricting the maximum rate (1%) and, more important, by limiting increases in assessed valuation (2% annually).
—Jon Coupal, Oc Register, 27 Mar. 2026
Workers will also remove curbs so that passengers in wheelchairs can easily enter the terminals from any point, instead of having to park near a handful of entries that are level with the street.
—Megan Rodriguez, San Antonio Express-News, 18 Mar. 2026
Before the crash, a 911 caller reported that a driver matching Baird’s description was traveling on the wrong side of the road, ran a red light and struck curbs, the affidavit states.
—Austin Sanders, Austin American Statesman, 18 Mar. 2026
Similar curbs are also gaining traction in Europe, where regulators have called such services harmful and addictive.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2026
Two years later, Pyongyang started slowly easing curbs and reopening its borders.
—ABC News, 14 Mar. 2026
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The government has also ordered cuts in non-essential public expenditure and urged lower power consumption in industry, with curbs on excessive lighting, for example.
—Max Burman, NBC news, 3 Apr. 2026
South Korea encouraged quicker showers and is considering widening curbs on driving, while Egypt ordered stores and restaurants to close early.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Trump‘s executive order curbs birthright citizenship of children of undocumented immigrants and of children of those who are in the country on a temporary basis, such as through a student, work or tourist visa.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 1 Apr. 2026
Proposition 13 curbs property taxes by restricting the maximum rate (1%) and, more important, by limiting increases in assessed valuation (2% annually).
—Jon Coupal, Oc Register, 27 Mar. 2026
Workers will also remove curbs so that passengers in wheelchairs can easily enter the terminals from any point, instead of having to park near a handful of entries that are level with the street.
—Megan Rodriguez, San Antonio Express-News, 18 Mar. 2026
Before the crash, a 911 caller reported that a driver matching Baird’s description was traveling on the wrong side of the road, ran a red light and struck curbs, the affidavit states.
—Austin Sanders, Austin American Statesman, 18 Mar. 2026
Similar curbs are also gaining traction in Europe, where regulators have called such services harmful and addictive.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2026
Two years later, Pyongyang started slowly easing curbs and reopening its borders.
—ABC News, 14 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for curbs
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In the works for more than two years, a proposal to erect a striking, $256 million waterfront museum that honors the United States Navy’s maritime special operations force will soon go before the government body that controls the site.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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The beneficiaries of tax giveaways vary depending on who controls the White House and Congress.—
Wayne Winegarden,
Oc Register,
5 Apr. 2026
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Colorado officials argued that the law − which is similar to restrictions in about half the states – regulates professional conduct, not speech.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Regional restrictions may apply.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Under Oregon law, the Oregon State Lottery, which regulates sports betting in the state, is not supposed to let DraftKings offer iGaming.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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Type 1 diabetes is a chronic autoimmune condition in which the body doesn’t produce enough insulin, a hormone produced in the pancreas that regulates blood sugar.—
Madison Dapcevich,
Outside,
28 Mar. 2026
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That could mean a delay of hours, days or longer depending on scheduling and technical constraints.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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With production pipelines in some regions backlogged due to capacity constraints, AI automation tools are enabling faster asset and scene creation.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Neither collection of documents contains a smoking gun.—
Ronan Farrow,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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At this stage, the chicks are fed small bites of fish or other prey, and the parents’ saliva, which contains electrolytes and antibodies, helps give the eaglets a healthy start.—
Shafiq Najib,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
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In conclusion, as the time limitations to bring construction claims in Florida continue to shorten, immediate action becomes even more critical.—
Keegan A. Berry,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
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Dovrat had a skill the Canes badly needed -- three-point shooting -- but his minutes were limited nonetheless because of limitations in his game.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2026
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At certain points in the novel, that distance calcifies and restrains his writing.—
Taran Dugal,
New Yorker,
4 Mar. 2026
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And most of the officials agreed that the Fed’s key rate is close to a level that neither stimulates nor restrains the economy.—
Christopher Rugaber,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Some commissioners say the sheriff's office keeps overspending.—
Ubah Ali,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Inside, the home is designed around an open main living space that keeps sightlines toward the water and bridge.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Curbs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curbs. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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