as in to regulate
to make changes to (something) in order to keep a desirable balance, proportion, etc.
He takes insulin to modulate his blood sugar levels. She kept talking during the performance, making no effort to modulate her voice.
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Recent Examples of modulate
Designer Sherrice Mojgani carefully modulates the lighting to isolate the narrative cutaways.
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Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 May 2026
Calming involves controlling your internal biological responses, such as lowering your heart rate and breathing rate, and modulating your outward behavior.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
But Teo has learned to modulate his behavior.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 30 Apr. 2026
Interestingly, the entanglement levels can be modulated on demand through these vibrations.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 20 Apr. 2026
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Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 May 2026
Calming involves controlling your internal biological responses, such as lowering your heart rate and breathing rate, and modulating your outward behavior.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
But Teo has learned to modulate his behavior.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 30 Apr. 2026
Interestingly, the entanglement levels can be modulated on demand through these vibrations.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 20 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for modulate
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There are no federal laws regulating the use or development of chatbots.—
Sharyn Alfonsi,
CBS News,
8 Dec. 2025
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For more than 100 years, independent government agencies have regulated American monetary policy and stock trades, transportation systems and election campaigns, consumer product safety and broadcast licenses all free from direct political interference and supervision by the White House.—
Devin Dwyer,
ABC News,
8 Dec. 2025
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The set includes a long-sleeve, henley-style shirt complete with three front buttons, and long pants designed with an elastic waistband and drawcord to adjust the fit to your liking.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
11 Dec. 2025
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As the fireline is constructed, inspected or reinforced, mappers record those details to adjust the containment percentage.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
11 Dec. 2025
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Parents and beauty enthusiasts alike praise its ability to smooth stubborn bumps and improve skin texture.—
Cheryl Fenton,
Parents,
14 June 2026
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She was also credited with five assists in the 85-75 win, as Indiana improved to 4-1 in Commissioner’s Cup action.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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