as in adjusted
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 modulated
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
Interestingly, the entanglement levels can be modulated on demand through these vibrations.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 20 Apr. 2026
At other times, the cloak reads as an exterior, modulated, flowing sculptural layer—almost like a cloud that envelops the building, as with the Luma Tower in Arles, France.
—Norman Foster, Artforum, 26 Mar. 2026
At startup, the flat-six engine’s titanium exhaust sounds rowdier than that of the average 911, but is modulated enough to make long drives untaxing.
—Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 5 Jan. 2026
Lopatin’s score modulated between tension and unbearable anxiety until its poignant (Iggy Pop–assisted) catharsis.
—Jack Denton, Vulture, 30 Dec. 2025
Bassett transmits the surreal shock of learning that her vows were spoken on shaky ground—and makes over-the-top seem properly modulated.
—Niela Orr, New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2025
The researchers suggest this strategy may be shared by other deep-vent species, modulated by the local chemistry of their relevant habitats.
—New Atlas, 16 Nov. 2025
The two-term governor has modulated climate policy in some cases, but, in general, has refused to yield to threats from the business community about the costs of action.
—Justin Worland, Time, 14 Nov. 2025
Rachel Frazin, The Hill, 1 June 2026
Interestingly, the entanglement levels can be modulated on demand through these vibrations.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 20 Apr. 2026
At other times, the cloak reads as an exterior, modulated, flowing sculptural layer—almost like a cloud that envelops the building, as with the Luma Tower in Arles, France.
—Norman Foster, Artforum, 26 Mar. 2026
At startup, the flat-six engine’s titanium exhaust sounds rowdier than that of the average 911, but is modulated enough to make long drives untaxing.
—Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 5 Jan. 2026
Lopatin’s score modulated between tension and unbearable anxiety until its poignant (Iggy Pop–assisted) catharsis.
—Jack Denton, Vulture, 30 Dec. 2025
Bassett transmits the surreal shock of learning that her vows were spoken on shaky ground—and makes over-the-top seem properly modulated.
—Niela Orr, New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2025
The researchers suggest this strategy may be shared by other deep-vent species, modulated by the local chemistry of their relevant habitats.
—New Atlas, 16 Nov. 2025
The two-term governor has modulated climate policy in some cases, but, in general, has refused to yield to threats from the business community about the costs of action.
—Justin Worland, Time, 14 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for modulated
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That’s combined with the haul from the original 2004 film, which ended its run with $326 million, not adjusted for inflation.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
15 June 2026
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In May, the Nasdaq adjusted its rules to allow for the faster inclusion of mega IPOs like SpaceX into the Nasdaq 100, shortening the window to 15 days from three months before eligibility for inclusion.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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Aircraft used for skydiving are regulated under Part 91 of FAA regulations, which also covers small general aviation aircraft flown by private pilots.—
Cindy Von Quednow,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Another potential area of concern is that, because copper levels in the body are tightly regulated, excessive supplementation could theoretically contribute to toxicity or interfere with other minerals in susceptible individuals.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
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In effect, the thorium nucleus became a frequency reference that continuously corrected the laser.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
13 June 2026
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The establishment later corrected the violation, according to a follow-up inspection.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 June 2026
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With the win, the Fever improved to 6-5 ahead of their next game on Thursday against the Chicago Sky.—
Ian Miller,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
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Consecutive weeks of May showers dropped 6-10 inches of rain and significantly improved drought conditions in central and North Georgia, according to the National Weather Service.—
Alex Nettles,
AJC.com,
9 June 2026
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