1
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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2
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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as in curbs
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reins
Noun
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The day cruiser’s helm is way forward, leaving about three-quarters of the space open.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
21 Jan. 2025 -
Under Tuttle’s helm, the Berlinale has introduced a new competitive section called Perspectives whose inaugural lineup includes 14 feature film debuts, 12 of which are world premieres.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
21 Jan. 2025
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The reformers driving this movement believed in human progress, scientific management, the use of government power for the public good, and replacing political patronage with the hiring of experts.—
Johnathan K Williams / Made by History,
TIME,
30 Jan. 2025
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Fires caused by utility equipment have increased the risk and economic vulnerability for power providers as extreme weather driven by climate change has challenged the nation’s aging electrical infrastructure.—
Ivan Penn,
New York Times,
30 Jan. 2025
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The procedure is also not as invasive as other types of brain surgeries, according to Levi, who also serves as chair of neurosurgery at UM’s medical school.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
27 Jan. 2025
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Sitting in a barber’s chair, N.O.R.E. noticed something alarming: the barber’s blade had blood on it.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
27 Jan. 2025
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“Reins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reins. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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