modulated

past tense of modulate

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Recent Examples of modulated But the bravura camera movements and visual excess would be meaningless, Billeter said, if it’s not modulated with more straightforward camerawork that gets at character interiority. Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 12 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for modulated
Verb
  • All of the cats who tested this litter adjusted to it quickly and easily — some even had a little play date in their box, kicking and scratching, which is a good sign!
    Kayla Blanton, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
  • Everyone needs time to get adjusted to this new life after a breakup.
    Jann Blackstone, Boston Herald, 7 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Police believe the items may have contained THC and are examining whether Niinami knew the substance is strictly regulated in Japan.
    CNN Money, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
  • Any significant change in the way outdoor cultivation is regulated could only be achieved through a change in state law or the administrative rulemaking process.
    Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Video refereeing was used 39 times on the first day of the season, with one red card being corrected and three goals disallowed for offside.
    Laia Cervelló Herrero, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
  • While a yellow placard signals two or more major violations, these are typically corrected or mitigated during the inspection, according to the Sacramento County Food Inspection Guide.
    Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Witt finished Thursday’s series finale with the biggest hit of the night as the Royals improved to 71-69.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 5 Sep. 2025
  • In addition, Instagram has improved a few other corners to make better use of the larger display.
    Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 4 Sep. 2025

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“Modulated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modulated. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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