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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
For example, trade of African grey parrots (Psittacus erithacus) is strictly regulated.
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Eve Bohnett, Fortune, 8 Feb. 2026
At the same time, fortification is voluntary and only regulated for safety and labeling accuracy.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 6 Feb. 2026
Our members’ platforms are all regulated by the CFTC, similar to how the SEC regulates the stock market.
—Eric Prisbell, Dallas Morning News, 6 Feb. 2026
The practice is already regulated in NoDa and uptown, but police say violators aren’t paying their civil citations and continue operating illegally.
—Charlotte Observer, 5 Feb. 2026
Zayner’s company, The ODIN, was targeted by a 2019 bill that regulated the sale of DIY gene-editing kits.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 4 Feb. 2026
It is reformulated, regulated, softened by time and law.
—Sudhir Gupta, Rolling Stone, 4 Feb. 2026
Obviously, blanks were used, but the concussive blast of the cannon needed to be regulated.
—Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
COAMs, regulated by the Georgia Lottery, are video poker-style arcade machines commonly found in gas stations and convenience stores.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 2 Feb. 2026
Eve Bohnett, Fortune, 8 Feb. 2026
At the same time, fortification is voluntary and only regulated for safety and labeling accuracy.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 6 Feb. 2026
Our members’ platforms are all regulated by the CFTC, similar to how the SEC regulates the stock market.
—Eric Prisbell, Dallas Morning News, 6 Feb. 2026
The practice is already regulated in NoDa and uptown, but police say violators aren’t paying their civil citations and continue operating illegally.
—Charlotte Observer, 5 Feb. 2026
Zayner’s company, The ODIN, was targeted by a 2019 bill that regulated the sale of DIY gene-editing kits.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 4 Feb. 2026
It is reformulated, regulated, softened by time and law.
—Sudhir Gupta, Rolling Stone, 4 Feb. 2026
Obviously, blanks were used, but the concussive blast of the cannon needed to be regulated.
—Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
COAMs, regulated by the Georgia Lottery, are video poker-style arcade machines commonly found in gas stations and convenience stores.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 2 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regulated
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In June 2025, EOS demonstrated the destruction of a tank using a Rodeur 330 fitted with an inert warhead, controlled via FPV.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Jan. 2026
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Unlike autonomous cars which operate on public roads and uncontrolled environments, agriculture occurs on private land where everything is more controlled, which minimizes regulatory hurdles and potential for accidents.—
Sabbir Rangwala,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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One of the major issues was that the federal government did not regulate it, and states and localities operated on different schedules.—
Jordan Green,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
8 Feb. 2026
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The Puerto Rican music artist had been outspoken last year as federal agents operated in Los Angeles.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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The best-selling book contained several bombshell revelations, many of which were related to Spears’ controversial conservatorship, which finally ended in 2021.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
5 Feb. 2026
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Fungi fossils preserved in the chert contained compounds from the breakdown of chitin and glucan, key structural molecules in fungi.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
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According to the club's pool policies, swimming is only allowed when a lifeguard is present, and those under 16 must be supervised by an adult.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
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At a pageant in Stephenville, Edythe measured the winner while Mary Kay supervised the rodeo queen’s makeup.—
Hollace Ava Weiner,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Feb. 2026
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Since then, several hospitals have curbed or stopped providing gender-affirming care for minors.—
Jolene Almendarez,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
2 Feb. 2026
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But Wednesday’s announcement also curbed the possibility of a Northland stadium, a location heavily promoted by state leaders in Jefferson City.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
28 Jan. 2026
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DuPont is also a holding in Cramer’s Charitable Trust, the portfolio managed by the CNBC Investing Club.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
7 Feb. 2026
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The world’s wealthiest have managed to tap into tech as the industry is still rapidly growing—but fast-evolving promises also leave the door open for AI bubble concerns.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
6 Feb. 2026
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Pape Matar Sarr and Xavi Simons picked up the ball in dangerous areas, Dominic Solanke dragged Harry Maguire out of position, and Destiny Udogie kept flashing crosses into the box.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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The Chinese coffee company continued to operate many of its stores — and kept its name and logo.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
8 Feb. 2026
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Wheeled robots handled industrial workflows such as grocery picking, container movement, and packing.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Feb. 2026
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The investigation into Bezalel Zini was handled by Israeli police instead of the Shin Bet because of the relationship between the two men.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Regulated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regulated. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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