reins 1 of 2

noun

Definition of reinsnext
plural of rein
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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reins

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of rein
as in curbs

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  1. helm
  2. power
  3. chair
Noun
  • The new year marks new beginnings for many, especially at The Estée Lauder Cos., which will have a new chief executive officer at its helm for the first time since 2009.
    Kathryn Hopkins, WWD, 30 Dec. 2024
  • This multifaceted superfood oil helms from Chile, and is packaged in a beautiful recyclable tin with artwork that reflects its origins.
    Dahvi Shira, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of helm
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  • But an earlier showdown over offshore drilling in other waters provided a test of presidential powers, Book explained.
    Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
  • The roughly 30-minute event to confirm Trump’s return to power unfolded as a tidy, solemn ceremony, once again resembling its traditional role as an uncontroversial formality in the presidential transition process.
    Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of power
Noun
  • How long was Bill Skarsgård in the makeup chair each day to put on the look?
    William Earl, Variety, 2 Jan. 2025
  • Practical Ergonomic Strategies: Ergonomic Evaluation: Align your monitor to eye level, invest in a chair with dynamic lumbar support, and ensure your feet rest flat on the floor.
    Richard Menger MD MPA, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
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