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

And below 2,500 rpm, the engine was easy to modulate on a part-throttle. — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 3 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

Morning light is the primary cue for the body’s master clock, and bright early exposure can phase-advance the sleep-wake cycle and modulate cortisol release. — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 25 July 2026

Morning light is the primary cue for the body’s master clock, and bright early exposure can phase-advance the sleep-wake cycle while modulating cortisol. — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 21 July 2026