1
as in helm
usually reins plural
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 restriction
the act or practice of keeping something (as an activity) within certain boundaries
the oversight committee called on the state to keep a much tighter rein on the activities of its contractors
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as in power
usually reins plural
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 to restrain
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Recent Examples of rein
Caroline Reid, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
The photo shows several horses wearing bridles, which are typically used for attaching reins or linking the horses to a line of other pack animals.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr., The Arizona Republic, 28 Sep. 2024
Christina Pickard, Bon Appétit, 3 Oct. 2024
The Houthis’ behavior exemplifies the risky and provocative decisions that accompany a breakdown of deterrence, as the concerted military action of the United States and its allies has done little to rein the group in.
—Mona Yacoubian, Foreign Affairs, 3 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Indeed, Disney+ seemed to be such a sensation that Iger retired in 2020 safe in the knowledge that the platform would see the company through the pandemic whilst his successor Bob Chapek took over the reins.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
The photo shows several horses wearing bridles, which are typically used for attaching reins or linking the horses to a line of other pack animals.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr., The Arizona Republic, 28 Sep. 2024
Verb
Against this tumultuous backdrop, Lebanese wine women—particularly second or third generation daughters of winery owners—have begun to take the leadership reins from their fathers and grandfathers.
—Christina Pickard, Bon Appétit, 3 Oct. 2024
The Houthis’ behavior exemplifies the risky and provocative decisions that accompany a breakdown of deterrence, as the concerted military action of the United States and its allies has done little to rein the group in.
—Mona Yacoubian, Foreign Affairs, 3 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rein
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Maggie Henriquez, chief executive officer at Baccarat since 2022, is passing the crystal baton to Printemps executive Laurence Nicolas, who will take up the management helm of the French luxury firm in early 2025.Miles Socha, WWD, 21 Nov. 2024
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However, since its new CEO Chris Nicholas took over the helm last year, that moniker is now coming into question.Chris Walton, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
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Surfshark is our favorite VPN to get around geographical restrictions on content (aka access Netflix) and protect your web traffic while using an open Wi-Fi hotspot.Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 27 Nov. 2024
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In October 2024 alone, the U.S. issued several rules or asked for public comment on restrictions on data broker sales of U.S. datasets to U.S. adversaries, as well as restrictions on investment and expertise.Prarthana Prakash, Fortune, 26 Nov. 2024
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Another area where both the administration and Congress have power to ease regulation is on the issue of permitting reform.Li Zhou, WIRED, 23 Nov. 2024
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By law, Israel, as the occupying power, has the responsibility to provide education.Karl Vick, TIME, 22 Nov. 2024
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To avoid being dragged into yet more conflict in the Middle East, the United States must work to restrain further Israeli action and stabilize the balance of power.Carrie A. Lee, Foreign Affairs, 19 Nov. 2024
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While Biden's policies and weapons provisions have consistently supported Israel, his relationship with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has at times been strained, including by some efforts to restrain Israel or nudge the country toward compliance with international law.Freddie Clayton, NBC News, 9 Nov. 2024
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Elsewhere, pieces like the 13 poltrona chair (poltrona is armchair in Italian) was crafted with a modern edge but rooted in classic Italian craftsmanship, with refined geometric precision.Sofia Celeste, WWD, 21 Nov. 2024
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This chair, which could also make for a fun occasional table, is made in France by an age-old company known for crafting wooden toys and games.Rima Suqi, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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On such a complicated journey, businesses often face multiple complications all at once, such as talent shortages, budget constraints, time limitations and so many others.Nataliya Andreychuk, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Of the 58 New Flyer buses, 40 will begin serving passengers for eight hours a day, a time limitation caused by a lack of chargers at the end of bus routes.Karoline Leonard, Austin American-Statesman, 19 Nov. 2024
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Bitcoin later crashed during an aggressive series of Federal Reserve rate hikes aimed at curbing inflation.CBS News, CBS News, 21 Nov. 2024
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This year, Chinese officials reportedly threatened to curb mineral exports vital to Japan's auto industry.Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
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Limits to the knowledge of an antagonist’s geography have long constrained the capabilities and intentions of any warring party.Henry A. Kissinger, Foreign Affairs, 18 Nov. 2024
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Republicans will only be constrained by how much deficit spending the party’s lawmakers and global financial markets can tolerate.Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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“Rein.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rein. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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