Synonyms of modulate

modulate

verb

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.

Related Words

• regulate
• adjust
• improve
• correct
• change
• adapt
• modify
• tune
• harmonize
• alter
• tailor
• tweak
• fine-tune
• shape
• match
• attune
• condition
• readjust
• conform
• rig
• accommodate
• phase
• customize
• edit
• register
• put
• pattern
• fit
• ameliorate
• acclimate
• better
• right
• square
• suit
• model
• readapt
• acclimatize
• redress
• fashion
• fiddle (with)
• perfect
• moderate
• repair
• doctor
• gear
• revise
• polish
• shorten
• qualify
• rewrite
• amend
• rectify
• rework
• remedy
• touch up
• redraw
• debug
• fix
• reform
• cut
• mend
• redraft
• restyle
• emend
• blue-pencil
• red-pencil

Dissimilar Words

• impair
• hurt
• injure
• harm
• damage
• spoil
• mar
• aggravate
• worsen
• misadjust

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of modulate

If sensors detect potential instability or loss of traction, the system can independently adjust rear-wheel angles, apply individual wheel braking, or modulate motor torque to maintain control. — Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 12 Aug. 2026

This system plays a role in modulating stress responsivity, fear extinction, emotional memory consolidation, and sleep–wake regulation. — Dario Sabaghi, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

The four-motor layout enables advanced millisecond-level torque vectoring, allowing software to independently modulate power delivery to each wheel to maximize grip, cornering performance, and high-speed stability. — New Atlas, 7 Aug. 2026

But Graham learned to modulate his hawkishness toward Russia for the sake of keeping peace with Trump—and also keeping his audience with him. — Mark Leibovich, The Atlantic, 28 July 2026