modulated

past tense of modulate

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Recent Examples of modulated The mouth fiddle belongs to a family of instruments that are orally modulated, lending qualities of the human voice to the sound waves emitted by a vibrating string. Jonathon Keats, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 But their specific details and strictness have modulated between political administrations in recent years. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for modulated
Verb
  • But the unyielding free market advocate likely became just as well known for his opposition to Proposition 103, the landmark 1988 insurance initiative that regulated the industry following a period of skyrocketing auto premiums.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Second, passenger transport and tourism businesses are regulated regionally, Patanè said.
    ABC News, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Wong on Tuesday announced in the parliament that ministerial salaries will be adjusted upwards, having remained unchanged for 15 years.
    Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026
  • In the meantime, the Seahawks have been busy getting adjusted to first-year offensive coordinator Brian Fleury’s system ahead of Wednesday’s season opener.
    Andrew Destin, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • In that context, the extra lending since the end of June and the peculiarities of that Gordon transfer instalment make plenty of sense, as the club continues to lose cash each season, even as underlying profitability measures are much improved.
    Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The institute says future progress will therefore depend not only on better algorithms, but also on common standards, interoperable interfaces, realistic testing and improved resistance to electronic interference.
    Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Grammar correction and spreadsheet population errors are easy to notice, cheap to correct and usually cheap even if not corrected.
    Fernando Fainzilber, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2026
  • This story has been corrected to reflect that the GOP midterm convention is this week, not next week.
    ABC News, ABC News, 8 Sep. 2026

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“Modulated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modulated. Accessed 15 Sep. 2026.

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