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take the reins

VERB

dictate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

govern guide impose lay down prescribe

STRONG

bid bulldoze charge control decree direct enjoin instruct lead manage ordain order pronounce regiment rule set

WEAK

call the play call the shots call the tune lay down the law put foot down read the riot act walk heavy

Antonyms

STRONG

disallow mismanage

WEAK

ask implore request

VERB

direct

Synonyms

STRONGEST

advise conduct control guide handle keep lead operate run supervise

STRONG

administer boss dispose dominate govern influence ordain quarterback regulate rule shepherd superintend

WEAK

be in the driver's seat call the shots carry on control the affairs of have the say head up preside over run the show run things

Antonyms

STRONGEST

abandon give up leave let go neglect obey serve

STRONG

follow mismanage submit surrender yield

WEAK

diverge misdirect misguide mislead

VERB

steer

Synonyms

STRONGEST

drive escort govern herd shepherd

STRONG

beacon captain conduct control helm lead pilot point route run see show skipper

WEAK

be in the driver's seat head for run things take over take the helm

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However, a lack of head coach opportunities in England has led him back to Italy - where he played towards the end of his career with Roma - to take the reins at Cesena.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

Prime Video’s take on “Tomb Raider” will see Emmy-winning “Fleabag” creator-star Phoebe Waller-Bridge take the reins as its creator, writer, executive producer and co-showrunner.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

The military has ruled Myanmar for most of its post-independence history, before a decade-long democratic thaw saw civilian leader Suu Kyi take the reins.

From Barron's • Mar. 15, 2026

There’s some reprieve and relief in letting go, allowing someone else to take the reins.

From Salon • Feb. 8, 2026

Gibbon called a man to take the reins.

From "The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War" by Michael Shaara

take the reins

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