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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Deacon said Slimane, who left the creative helm of Celine last year, has managed his career with aplomb, pursuing his interests in design and photography, and working to his own timetable.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
5 May 2025 -
His remarkable run at the helm — four championships, a .646 winning percentage and a Coach of the Year Award — began a decade ago in that inaugural title season.—
Danny Emerman,
The Mercury News,
25 Feb. 2025
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The show explores themes of power, identity and culture in Harlem.—
Christopher Claxton,
Billboard,
5 May 2025
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Bucharest Reuters — Romanians voted on Sunday in the first round of a presidential election that could propel hard-right eurosceptic George Simion to power in a ballot that will test the rise of Donald Trump-style nationalism in the European Union.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
4 May 2025
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The next day on Fox News, the No. 1 story was Morgan throwing a chair, and No. 2 was Israel and Gaza.—
Mikael Wood,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2025
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In 2024, Bezos, as Amazon’s executive chair, received a salary of $81,840 (the same as the two prior years).—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
2 May 2025
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“Reins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reins. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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