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
But their specific details and strictness have modulated between political administrations in recent years.
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Rachel Frazin,
The Hill,
1 June 2026
Hormones also modulate long-term brain function, shaping new synapses and circuits that leave a lifelong blueprint for behaviour.
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Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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.
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Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Rachel Frazin,
The Hill,
1 June 2026
Hormones also modulate long-term brain function, shaping new synapses and circuits that leave a lifelong blueprint for behaviour.
—
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
Designer Sherrice Mojgani carefully modulates the lighting to isolate the narrative cutaways.
—
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
See All Example Sentences for modulate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for modulate
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Progressives cite its emphasis on the dignity of work and workers, and on the need for government to regulate working conditions that threaten this dignity.
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Meanwhile, even some PBM critics question whether states can effectively regulate them.
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Compare receipts to your plan, then adjust a subscription or daily expense so the numbers match the rhythm of your life.
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That number can be adjusted based on new information over time.
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Kyle Schwarber is threatening home run records, even as pitching continues to improve.
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Jupiter enters your 6th House of Work and Health, encouraging kinder routines that improve well-being and lighten daily tasks.
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“Modulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modulate. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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