bridles

verb

present tense third-person singular of bridle
as in curbs
to keep from exceeding a desirable degree or level (as of expression) try to bridle your criticism next time so that it is helpful and not hurtful

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bridles
  1. controls
  2. regulates
  3. contains
  4. keeps
  5. restrains
  6. measures
  7. tames
Verb
  • Whether Apple is actually preparing that product is besides the point, Luria added that just the possibility shows how limited Oura’s competitive position could be against a company that controls the entire iPhone ecosystem.
    — Morgan Chittum, Fortune, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The local administrative official reporter spoke to said the ELN controls both sides of the Colombia-Venezuela border and demands money for everything that transits through the area, not just drugs.
    — Nathan Jaccard, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of controls
Verb
  • The legislation requires the California Public Utility Commission, which regulates PG&E, to provide by January 2028 a report with recommendations for how utility companies can put aside enough funding to make up the 30% shortfall.
    — Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The commission also regulates lobbying and can issue penalties for fundraising and other infractions.
    — Jon Regardie, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of regulates
Verb
  • Advertisement Their collection contains nearly a hundred pieces by around 40 artists from the Black diaspora, including fellow honoree Sherald.
    — Rebecca Schneid, Time, 6 Oct. 2026
  • In addition to that central pool, the spa complex contains a tepidarium (warm relaxation room), Byzantine hammam (steam room), salt cave, Watsu pool, yoga and fitness rooms, and an area for massages and other treatments.
    — CNT Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of contains
Verb
  • Seeing that table filled with this much talent, funding and support is what keeps us going.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The Moon entering your 11th House keeps social connection available without requiring full disclosure.
    — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of keeps
Verb
  • Farther down, the levee that restrains the rivers is a low line of trees into the horizon.
    — Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 20 Sep. 2026
  • The constitutional exclusionary rule restrains government, not private parties, so the Fourth Amendment generally does not bar evidence wrongfully obtained by a private actor.
    — Jihun Joun, The Conversation, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of restrains
Verb
  • The index measures factors including checks on executive power.
    — Catherine Osborn, NPR, 2 Oct. 2026
  • At night, the bed measures in a few square inches shy of a queen at 58 x 76-in (147 x 193-cm), comfortably sleeping two people or a solo adventurer hellbent on escaping everything and everyone.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of measures
Verb
  • Just two to three drops tames frizz and provides heat protection up to 450 degrees.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The result is a car that tames the Bolide beast with a more refined aesthetic throughout, yet without lacking any of its sibling’s muscle—sharing the Bolide’s 1,578 hp, quad-turbo W16 power plant.
    — Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of tames
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“Bridles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bridles. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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