rein in

verb

reined in; reining in; reins in
Synonyms of rein innext
1
: to limit or control (someone or something)
Congress must rein in spending.
You had better rein that kid in before she gets hurt.
2
: to make (an animal) stop by using reins
The rider reined in his horse.

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The salty, tangy pickle juice sharpens the citrus and reins in the sweetness, creating a drink that tastes surprisingly balanced rather than gimmicky. — Inés Anguiano, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 July 2026 Tehran then accused Washington of violating the MoU by not reining in Israel. — Hussain Abdul-Hussain, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 June 2026 Discussions about reining in spending on players, pooling television rights and playoff expansion are all versions of conversations that were held decades ago. — Sam Khan Jr, New York Times, 1 July 2026 Leaders in many sectors focused on earnings protection rather than growth, reducing hiring to rein in rising labor costs, including pay, healthcare and retirement. — John M. Bremen, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for rein in

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“Rein in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rein%20in. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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