BRIDLES Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

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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Listing a token requires continuous, audited disclosure of who controls the supply and how the asset actually works.

— Michael Faulkender, Baltimore Sun, 31 Aug. 2026
Hezbollah is the terrorist group that controls much of Lebanon, which borders Israel.

— Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of controls

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Niacinamide — a multi-functional ingredient that strengthens the skin barrier, regulates oil production, and calms and fades discoloration — is also in the mix.

— Claudia Fisher, PEOPLE, 29 Aug. 2026
There’s also research that indicates microplastics cause disruptions to our endocrine system, which regulates our hormones.

— Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of regulates

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Although the book contains a disclaimer saying some facts were changed, Palal argued that names, hotels and other details changed while the central account did not.

— Jonathan Landrum Jr, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026
Seed butter contains nutrients naturally found in the whole seed, including protein, fiber, magnesium and other vitamins and minerals.

— Jo Ann Liguori, Flow Space, 31 Aug. 2026

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Developed by researchers at the University of Queensland and the University of New South Wales (UNSW), the technology keeps critical medical decisions under human control while the cockroaches navigate difficult environments.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026
Drapery panels in Jim Thompson’s Choisya, trimmed in Samuel & Sons, frame the couple’s vintage breakfront, which keeps Khouri’s Royal Crown Derby china within reach.

— Caroline Randall Williams, Architectural Digest, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of keeps

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The minimum safe thickness is a threshold that measures a tank’s ability to contain the pressure of the liquid and support the tank’s weight, the report said.

— ABC News, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026
According to Society For American Baseball Research (SABR) Defensive Index, the club measures favorably at each infield position.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of measures

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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
The star of the show was the Acidic Bonding Concentrate Leave-In Conditioner, a damage-fighting serum the stylist used to prep her hair that tames frizz and strengthens split ends.

— Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 13 July 2026

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