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)
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This newsletter contains graphic descriptions that some readers may find disturbing.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
7 June 2025 -
As of Friday evening, the blaze has been fully contained.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
7 June 2025
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While the federal government, not the state, regulates immigration, how should state and local personnel and resources be utilized for that end?—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
14 June 2025
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Does the rule maker want to get into the business of regulating KPIs by industry?—
Shivaram Rajgopal,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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But the Malian army and Russian mercenaries struggled to curb violence in the country and have both been accused of targeting civilians.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 June 2025
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Citi Bike has agreed to curb the speed at which its e-bikes can go at 15 miles per hour — a move that came in response to a service suspension threat from Mayor Adams’ administration.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
6 June 2025
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But in other matches, such as recent defeats to Bay FC and Racing Louisville, Angel City has faltered — often losing despite controlling possession.—
Benjamin Royer,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2025
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Lau’s discipline is the physical extension of a whole philosophy of muscle development, harnessing of qi (energy) to help people know and control their body.—
Jia H. Jung,
Mercury News,
4 June 2025
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Then, use your human connection skills to foster collaboration, resolve conflict, and keep people aligned, motivated, and moving forward. Adaptability.—
William Arruda,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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Other demonstrators have kept their plans in Washington on the day of the parade, with some fearing a crackdown like the response to protests against widescale deportations in Los Angeles.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
15 June 2025
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The motion requests the judge to restrain all members of Trump’s administration from enforcing the order.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
5 June 2025
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In June 2024, the high court upheld a ban on firearm purchases and possession by Americans under domestic violence restraining orders.—
Devin Dwyer,
ABC News,
2 June 2025
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“Rein (in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rein%20%28in%29. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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