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as in controlling
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 supervising
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 regulating
Instead of regulating the private sector, the government is simply regulating itself.
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Howard Dvorkin, Sun Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2026
Vianna also noted the importance of further regulating the internet to stop the rapid circulation of misogynistic content.
—Eléonore Hughes, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, molecules involved in regulating the genome must be ushered into the nucleus preferentially.
—Yasemin Saplakoglu, Quanta Magazine, 9 Mar. 2026
Neurodiverse kids—including those with issues ranging from autism to ADHD, both of which can lead to difficulty regulating emotions—might have more trouble learning emotional regulation skills, and may require accommodations from adults both at home and at school.
—Taylor Grothe, Parents, 9 Mar. 2026
My go-to travel day outfit always includes an oversized shirt, and this linen option is an amazing temperature-regulating style to wear as temperatures begin to rise.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
Lawmakers recently spent hours arguing over measures to preempt local governments from funding activities that fall under a vague and broad definition of diversity, equality and inclusion, stop them from restricting greenhouse gases, and prevent them from regulating urban sprawl.
—Jeffrey Schweers, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
For example, it's involved in regulating organ systems, maintaining immunity and metabolism, and ensuring the function of hormones and neurotransmitters, Pasquariello says.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 7 Mar. 2026
Unlike existing drugs such as Wegovy and Zepbound, which target one or two appetite-regulating hormones, retatrutide mimics three.
—Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 3 Mar. 2026
Howard Dvorkin, Sun Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2026
Vianna also noted the importance of further regulating the internet to stop the rapid circulation of misogynistic content.
—Eléonore Hughes, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, molecules involved in regulating the genome must be ushered into the nucleus preferentially.
—Yasemin Saplakoglu, Quanta Magazine, 9 Mar. 2026
Neurodiverse kids—including those with issues ranging from autism to ADHD, both of which can lead to difficulty regulating emotions—might have more trouble learning emotional regulation skills, and may require accommodations from adults both at home and at school.
—Taylor Grothe, Parents, 9 Mar. 2026
My go-to travel day outfit always includes an oversized shirt, and this linen option is an amazing temperature-regulating style to wear as temperatures begin to rise.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
Lawmakers recently spent hours arguing over measures to preempt local governments from funding activities that fall under a vague and broad definition of diversity, equality and inclusion, stop them from restricting greenhouse gases, and prevent them from regulating urban sprawl.
—Jeffrey Schweers, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
For example, it's involved in regulating organ systems, maintaining immunity and metabolism, and ensuring the function of hormones and neurotransmitters, Pasquariello says.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 7 Mar. 2026
Unlike existing drugs such as Wegovy and Zepbound, which target one or two appetite-regulating hormones, retatrutide mimics three.
—Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 3 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regulating
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But controlling the weather, at least as Irving Langmuir envisioned it, was just plain folly.—
Natalia Sánchez Loayza,
Scientific American,
13 Mar. 2026
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There were kids from legitimate moshpit organizations just traveling around, controlling the way the crowd reacted.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
13 Mar. 2026
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Theo is an audio-journalism veteran, having started her career at NPR as a fellow and rising to supervising producer of All Things Considered.—
The Atlantic,
The Atlantic,
13 Mar. 2026
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Chona Kasinger | Bloomberg | Getty Images Microsoft said Thursday that Rajesh Jha, the software vendor’s highest-ranking executive supervising Office, is retiring in July after more than 35 years at the company.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
12 Mar. 2026
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State lawmakers recently introduced measures aimed at curbing the ease and frequency of which investors can buy California homes, including one measure that would limit tax loopholes that large corporations and investment firms often use to buy single-family homes.—
Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2026
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With Americans facing a housing affordability crunch, lawmakers from both parties are advancing rival bills aimed at curbing institutional investors' purchases of single-family homes.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2026
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Instead, doctors take a holistic approach that includes managing physical symptoms, working with social workers to address patients’ needs, and cognitive therapy.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
15 Mar. 2026
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Global sales are handled by CAA Media Finance, with Dogwoof managing sales outside North America.—
Lise Pedersen,
Variety,
15 Mar. 2026
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In a study published today in Frontiers in Earth Science, the researchers analyzed a nearly 32-feet-long (10 meters) ice core containing atmospheric records spanning the Roman empire up to the mid-17th century.—
Nidhi Sharma,
Popular Science,
13 Mar. 2026
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On the southwest coast, the Collier County Sheriff’s Office published a detailed document containing information about county laws and micromobility safety, including a call for parents to help keep their children safe while riding.—
Alissa Gary,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
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Rogers currently serves as the undersecretary of state for public diplomacy, overseeing the department's efforts to promote the United States and its values on the world stage.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Mar. 2026
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And Elijah Wood provides a cheeky, bemused-insider vibe as the Danforths’ lawyer, who’s overseeing the technicalities and generally hiding behind a lectern when contestants start exploding.—
Jada Yuan,
Vulture,
14 Mar. 2026
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Their structure allows liquids containing potential analytes to move freely through the gel while keeping bacteria trapped inside the material.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Mar. 2026
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But the fact that employees still showed up, including without pay during last year’s federal government shutdown, demonstrates their commitment to keeping the beloved parks flourishing.—
Jack Dolan,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
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Built around a compact semiconductor laser framework, the system integrates a multi-wavelength configuration operating across green, blue, and infrared laser bands.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Mar. 2026
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In recent weeks, he and other analysts have been told that the Houthis have deployed missile launchers, drone-operating units, and military brigades throughout northern Yemen—from the Red Sea coastlines to the border with Saudi Arabia.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Regulating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regulating. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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