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as in controlled
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 operated
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 regulated
Unlike adult incontinence products, baby diapers are not regulated as medical devices under the Federal Drug Administration.
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Kate Sequeira, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
However, Unison’s home equity agreement functions more like a consumer loan or mortgage and should be regulated as such, the attorneys argue.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 10 Apr. 2026
In contrast, bets on traditional sportsbooks, like FanDuel and DraftKings, are considered gambling and are regulated on the state level.
—Carlos Garcia, Fortune, 10 Apr. 2026
Most of the water that Treasure Valley residents see in the river isn’t a natural flow — it’s regulated by the dams and reservoirs upstream.
—Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 10 Apr. 2026
Because they’re positioned as selling event contracts, prediction markets are regulated by the CFTC.
—ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
The hormone melatonin, which promotes sleep, is regulated, in part, by light and dark.
—Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 8 Apr. 2026
Ali Bukhres, QuikTrip’s project director, said gasoline is heavily regulated and there are systems to make sure air quality is safe.
—Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
And actually, the Bell Telephone Company was that way at one point, but they were regulated.
—Alex Crippen, CNBC, 4 Apr. 2026
Kate Sequeira, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
However, Unison’s home equity agreement functions more like a consumer loan or mortgage and should be regulated as such, the attorneys argue.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 10 Apr. 2026
In contrast, bets on traditional sportsbooks, like FanDuel and DraftKings, are considered gambling and are regulated on the state level.
—Carlos Garcia, Fortune, 10 Apr. 2026
Most of the water that Treasure Valley residents see in the river isn’t a natural flow — it’s regulated by the dams and reservoirs upstream.
—Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 10 Apr. 2026
Because they’re positioned as selling event contracts, prediction markets are regulated by the CFTC.
—ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
The hormone melatonin, which promotes sleep, is regulated, in part, by light and dark.
—Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 8 Apr. 2026
Ali Bukhres, QuikTrip’s project director, said gasoline is heavily regulated and there are systems to make sure air quality is safe.
—Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
And actually, the Bell Telephone Company was that way at one point, but they were regulated.
—Alex Crippen, CNBC, 4 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regulated
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The board was controlled by Evers appointees when Rothman was hired.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Apr. 2026
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The painting was purchased at auction from Christie’s by International Art Center, a holding company controlled by Nahmad, in 1996 and placed in storage in Switzerland.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
6 Apr. 2026
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Zelenskyy didn't identify the countries involved but said Ukrainian personnel operated across several nations, helping strengthen their air defense systems.—
Brian Dakss,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Reporting from Colorado News 9 in 2025 uncovered that Flock Safety had operated a pilot program that allowed federal agencies, such as Customs and Border Protection, to send invites to local law enforcement agencies.—
Tanya Babbar,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Apr. 2026
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Right now, at this very moment, the total amount of entropy contained within the observable Universe is greater than it’s ever been before.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
9 Apr. 2026
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The fire was contained over the course of 40 minutes with 68 firefighters at the scene, Lyndsey Lantz, a spokesperson for the department, said in a statement.—
Jasmine Mendez,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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Muscle Distribution has announced plans to release the 2019 4K restoration, which was conducted by Criterion and supervised by May herself, beginning with a Film at Lincoln Center engagement in June before national expansion follows.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
8 Apr. 2026
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In a March 25 court filing, federal prosecutors requested a prison sentence of 180 months, or 15 years, followed by three years’ supervised release.—
Daniel Arkin,
NBC news,
8 Apr. 2026
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Remember those bills moving through the Georgia Legislature that would have protected consumers from rising energy costs from data center expansion or curbed the multimillion-dollar tax breaks that have turned Georgia into a veritable data center cabbage patch?—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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That's up from a roughly $250 billion market during the Great Recession, as more stringent lending standards on traditional banks curbed their lending to mid-sized businesses.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
30 Mar. 2026
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The scooter rider managed to evade police by making a U-turn, cops said.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
10 Apr. 2026
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In 34 seasons, the Rockies have managed only five playoff berths, never won a National League West title and appeared in one World Series in 2007, swept by the Boston Red Sox in a buzzkill end to the most magical run in baseball history.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
10 Apr. 2026
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Evgeni Malkin, Kris Letang, Erik Karlsson, Bryan Rust, Ben Kindel, Parker Wotherspoon, Blake Lizotte and Connor Dewar also missed Saturday’s game against Washington, which kept its faint playoff hopes alive.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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That mix of nature and physical movement kept me grounded.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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The company conducting the implosion has previously handled several high-profile demolitions, including the historic Deauville Hotel, South Shore Hospital, and the remaining structure of the Surfside condominium building.—
Nikiya Carrero,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Theatrical bookings and marketing outreach will be handled by Tejinder Jouhal and Krushil Patel, while Tony Gill’s diversity PR and marketing agency Media House Global will lead the publicity campaign, with producer and publicist Dheeraj Agnihotri in an advisory role.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Regulated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regulated. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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