REGULATE Synonyms: 82 Similar and Opposite Words

regulate

verb

ˈre-gyə-ˌlāt

Definition of regulate

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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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 Funeral home directors are regulated by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. — Allison Kiehl, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026 But Duff and Maroney said more action is needed and promised to introduce additional legislation in 2027 to regulate the technology, the benefits of which towns continue to debate. — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 6 Aug. 2026 Legislative steps, such as the 2026 consumer protection standards for cryptocurrency kiosks, indicate the state is taking a structured approach to regulating digital assets. — K.h. Koehler, Ascend Agency, 6 Aug. 2026 How to stay safe in hot weather When temperatures are extremely high, some people’s bodies can have trouble regulating temperature. — Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for regulate

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According to Indian investigators, certain PNB officials issued financial instruments known as Letters of Undertaking (LoUs) to companies controlled by Modi, Choksi and their associates.

— Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2026
The group doesn’t control the part of Yemen’s coastline along Bab el-Mandeb but holds territory less than 60 miles away.

— Fatma Khaled, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of control

Verb

Carrick named an unchanged line-up in four of his 17 Premier League games last season — a feat Amorim managed just once.

— Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2026
Orlando’s best chance of the first half came in the 31st minute when Simone Jackson hit the crossbar, but the Pride managed little else going forward and went into the break trailing.

— Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of manage

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According to police sources, witnesses said two men threw two bottles containing an unknown substance into the deli.

— Allen Devlin, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
The proposal is for one building that would contain three studio apartment homes, 35 one-bedroom apartment homes, and 36 two bedroom apartment homes.

— Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of contain

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Nick Martin, a DOT supervising engineer and project manager for the bridge rehab, answered that the choices aren’t that simple.

— Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 7 Aug. 2026
Becoming a therapist requires years of education, supervised practice, licensing examinations and often substantial student debt.

— Wayne Lonstein, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of supervise

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Dozens of new laws take effect in Colorado on Wednesday as part of state lawmakers’ efforts to increase safety of ride-hailing apps, improve affordable housing development and curb Coloradans from leaving out trash that could lure bears.

— Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 12 Aug. 2026
Existing laws already shield utilities from billions in wildfire damages, including Altadena’s deadly Eaton fire, as new proposals could further curb victim payouts and shift costs to homeowners’ insurance.

— Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of curb

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Firestar operated a large factory inside Surat’s Special Economic Zone, a duty-free enclave that allowed the company to cut, polish and manufacture jewelry for export markets.

— Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2026
Oznur Bell One of the journey’s guides, who was operating the vessel, spotted the hippo and slowed the boat in an attempt not to disturb it, Oznur said.

— Dennis Romero, NBC news, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of operate

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China can link humanitarian assistance, openness to border trade, energy supplies, and the provision of infrastructure to North Korea’s willingness to restrain its military threats.

— ZHENG JIYONG, Foreign Affairs, 10 Aug. 2026
Cunningham had to be restrained following the play and appeared to show her teammates that her mouth was bleeding.

— Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of restrain

Verb

The smarter clients will hire somebody to oversee the structure but this is the exception and not the norm.

— Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Rahman, the son of former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia and Hasina’s archrival, came to power with a landslide victory in February under a vote overseen by Yunus’ interim administration.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026

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