modulated

past tense of modulate

Example Sentences

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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
  • The crypto market structure bill would have established clear rules for how digital assets, including tokenized securities, are classified and regulated.
    — Tanaya Macheel, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Other fence materials and styles are similarly regulated, and homeowners are expected to seek architectural approval before installing them.
    — Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • At restaurants, plates grow cold while lighting is adjusted and angles are tested.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Even though the analysis adjusted for several potential confounding factors, other unmeasured factors could still contribute to the observed relationship.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 21 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Davenport owns Heirlooms Antique Mall along Havana Street and says crime around his stores has improved over the years, but theft has not disappeared.
    — Tori Mason, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026
  • To try and stretch their funds, Thompson assessed their budget to see what could be removed or improved.
    — Ryley Amond, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • They were accompanied by the museum’s architect Ma Yansong, who, in his remarks on stage, corrected a popular misconception that the building is made to resemble a spaceship.
    — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 20 Sep. 2026
  • The company said its team identified and corrected the problem quickly, clearing the robots and returning them to normal operation within minutes.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2026

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“Modulated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modulated. Accessed 24 Sep. 2026.

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