as in controls
to keep from exceeding a desirable degree or level (as of expression)
try to curb your curiosity when it comes to your neighbors' business
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as in restrictions
something that limits one's freedom of action or choice
these international regulations act as a curb on the plundering of a nation's archaeological treasures
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Recent Examples of curbs
Preston Fore, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2025
The man swerved into oncoming traffic and onto curbs to flee, court documents said.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Earlier this month, China ramped up its restrictions on rare earths, a move Beijing said was in response to Washington’s expansion of export curbs on US technology.
—John Liu, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
The NuLu Streetscape project changes the look of a busy East Market Street corridor with extended curbs meant to make pedestrians more visible and a dedicated cycle track for easier travel on two wheels.
—Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal, 23 Oct. 2025
The group was up after Australia offered President Donald Trump a fix for China’s export curbs.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2025
The mood has soured recently, though, with each side imposing additional curbs; new US tariffs come into effect today.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 17 Oct. 2025
China’s announcement last week of sweeping new curbs on rare-earth elements signaled a new stage in the economic showdown with Washington—one in which Beijing is willing to weaponize its overwhelming advantage in the global supply of critical minerals.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
Why isn’t the city [of San Diego] prioritizing painting those curbs that are getting the most tickets?
—Letters To The Editor, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, supply-chain disruptions—including China’s curbs on rare-earth exports that came in retaliation to Trump’s trade war—have also hit production.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2025
The man swerved into oncoming traffic and onto curbs to flee, court documents said.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Earlier this month, China ramped up its restrictions on rare earths, a move Beijing said was in response to Washington’s expansion of export curbs on US technology.
—John Liu, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
The NuLu Streetscape project changes the look of a busy East Market Street corridor with extended curbs meant to make pedestrians more visible and a dedicated cycle track for easier travel on two wheels.
—Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal, 23 Oct. 2025
The group was up after Australia offered President Donald Trump a fix for China’s export curbs.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2025
The mood has soured recently, though, with each side imposing additional curbs; new US tariffs come into effect today.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 17 Oct. 2025
China’s announcement last week of sweeping new curbs on rare-earth elements signaled a new stage in the economic showdown with Washington—one in which Beijing is willing to weaponize its overwhelming advantage in the global supply of critical minerals.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
Why isn’t the city [of San Diego] prioritizing painting those curbs that are getting the most tickets?
—Letters To The Editor, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for curbs
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Advertisement The vote could therefore play a key role in deciding who controls the House after the midterms.—
Richard Hall,
Time,
25 Oct. 2025
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China controls about 70 percent of rare earth mining and 90 percent of separation and processing.—
Young Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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Earlier this month, China significantly tightened its restrictions on rare earth elements, which make up a key input in semiconductors found in an array of products from cars to home appliances.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
23 Oct. 2025
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Millions rely on them to bypass geographic restrictions, protect sensitive communications or simply browse more securely.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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Today, the Coco de Mer is so revered that the government regulates it like a cultural treasure.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
22 Oct. 2025
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The Federal Railroad Administration regulates the operation of the gate.—
Kaitlyn Tiffany,
The Atlantic,
22 Oct. 2025
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The models struggled with spatial reasoning, and some showed a lack of awareness of their own constraints—including one model that repeatedly piloted itself down a flight of stairs.—
Billy Perrigo,
Time,
28 Oct. 2025
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Often, those constraints are shed with the thought that populism will become a larger factor in what films are nominated.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
28 Oct. 2025
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Project Cloud Nita Platform Sneakers The Nita has a platform that lifts you about two inches and contains a cushiony memory foam insole for your heels to sink into.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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Angela has the nation’s largest indigenous seed bank, which contains hundreds, if not over a thousand, different seeds that have been donated by people.—
J.M. Banks,
Kansas City Star,
25 Oct. 2025
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During that time, Ashley has said he's been working on a policy that is both strong and permits access to the courthouse complex but has acknowledged the limitations of what is legally permissible.—
Vanessa Swales,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Configuring a new type of carrier from scratch may have led to the limitations.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
26 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Video shows the moment an officer in camouflage and tactical gear approaches an individual, after which another officer tackles the person, restrains them with plastic handcuffs, and leads them away.—
Hanna Park,
CNN Money,
2 Oct. 2025
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An 1878 law known as the Posse Comitatus Act generally restrains the use of the military for such purposes.—
Margaret Talbot,
New Yorker,
17 Aug. 2025
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By refusing to specify details of the case, the government keeps the possibility alive of changing their reasoning or their claims to have the same effect for different reasons—just as the mob changes its reasoning for killing Cinna.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
23 Oct. 2025
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The 61-year-old loves the hunt, and sifting through old belongings and hidden gems is what keeps him going.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Curbs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curbs. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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