1
as in to control
to keep from exceeding a desirable degree or level (as of expression)
you would be well advised to regulate your enthusiasm for the venture and pause to consider the risk involved
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2
as in to manage
to look after and make decisions about
the government agency that regulates the nuclear power industry in this country
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Recent Examples of regulate
Chickpeas, beans, and fava beans, as well as lentils and peas, are all excellent sources of fiber that support gut health and regulate blood sugar.
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Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 23 June 2025
Does the rule maker want to get into the business of regulating KPIs by industry?
—Shivaram Rajgopal, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025
While the federal government, not the state, regulates immigration, how should state and local personnel and resources be utilized for that end?
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 14 June 2025
Put another way: Your words might be protected, but your behavior can still be regulated.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 June 2025
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Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 23 June 2025
Does the rule maker want to get into the business of regulating KPIs by industry?
—Shivaram Rajgopal, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025
While the federal government, not the state, regulates immigration, how should state and local personnel and resources be utilized for that end?
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 14 June 2025
Put another way: Your words might be protected, but your behavior can still be regulated.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for regulate
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The three main causes of hydroplaning are: Vehicle speed - When a vehicle's speed increases, the tire-traction grip and ability to control the vehicle decreases.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
28 June 2025
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Doctors Without Borders, one of the many nongovernmental aid groups in Gaza refusing to work with the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, says aid must not be controlled by a warring party to further its military objectives.—
Aya Batrawy,
NPR,
28 June 2025
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However, there are ways to manage it—be that through mindfulness, meditation, exercise, therapy, or just regular, good-quality sleep.—
Alessandra Signorelli,
Vogue,
23 June 2025
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Like all business ventures, festivals need to find a fan fit and manage through variables like costs, weather, artist availability and addressable market.—
Geoff Robins,
Rolling Stone,
23 June 2025
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Parks already do an amazing job telling stories that contain hard truths and everyone is entitled to the truth to make better decisions in our lives.—
Sophie Clark,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 June 2025
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On-screen text follows, reminding us that the virus laid waste to the UK, which was quarantined to contain the evil, with survivors there being left to fend for themselves.—
Mark Meszoros,
Boston Herald,
19 June 2025
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The flights will have regular communications with air traffic control towers, a wide array of sensors on board and someone supervising the plane from below. Plans for the company’s air taxis also are being tested at two other U.S. airports., Houston and Long Beach, California.—
Vinod Sreeharsha,
Miami Herald,
17 June 2025
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Never feed or approach bears, secure all garbage, clean and store grills and fire pits properly, store any toys when not in use and make sure young children and pets are supervised when outside.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 June 2025
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Iran's envoy to the United Nations has said that the treaty serving as the linchpin for curbing the spread of nuclear weapons has been used to spark conflict rather than promote peace following strikes from the United States and Israel against the Islamic Republic.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 June 2025
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The Ten Thousand Camel Festival was launched by the Amazing Gobi Tourism Association in 1997 as a way to curb the rapidly declining population by promoting camel products and experiences.—
Matt Dutile,
Travel + Leisure,
21 June 2025
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His influence on Chelsea’s sequences of possession is almost entirely focused on the left ‘pocket’ or half-space, operating alongside Cole Palmer as one of two advanced creators in a ‘box’ midfield.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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This lack of real-time integration gives insider threats the space to operate undetected, eroding an enterprise’s ability to respond effectively.—
Muhi S. Majzoub,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Wohlwend, smiling at times from the courtroom well, was among the staffers who restrained Max face down for nearly two hours in November 2018 after the boy spat at another classmate, according to a lawsuit filed on behalf of Max’s family following his death.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2025
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Officers restrained Padilla and put him on the ground.—
Joey Cappelletti,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2025
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The upcoming law marks a significant shift, granting state authorities new powers to oversee and, if necessary, restrict operations if a vehicle is deemed hazardous.—
Elaine Mallon,
The Washington Examiner,
20 June 2025
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Tony Butler-Sims, Chief Operating Officer at CIPE, oversees the operations and culture of its global workforce.—
Tony Butler-Sims,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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“Regulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regulate. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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