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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Meanwhile, Givenchy, Tom Ford, Lanvin and Calvin Klein also have new-ish designers at their helm.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
13 June 2025 -
Yes, our country's best leaders and brightest minds are at its helm.—
Alexis Kayser,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 June 2025
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While the Marines are expected to avoid direct engagement with demonstrators, the symbolism of active-duty troops patrolling the streets of Los Angeles has reignited deep political tensions and legal debates over the limits of federal power.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
11 June 2025
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Money becomes power, and without clinical oversight, that power enables harmful behaviors.—
John Samuels,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Now, as Tesla billionaire Elon Musk quietly backs a shock dollar collapse warning, Trump has confirmed a decision on the next Federal Reserve chair will be coming out soon, priming the bitcoin price and crypto market.—
Billy Bambrough,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Republican Guardian Angels Founder Curtis Sliwa Crime activist Sliwa is a Republican in a largely Democratic city, but has the endorsement of all five Republican city borough party chairs.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
8 June 2025
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“Reins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reins. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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