modulation

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Recent Examples of modulation And as relief from one of the greatest curses imaginable – chronic pain – the neuro-key may offer pain modulation without the expense, side effects, and addiction risk of opioids and systemic drugs. New Atlas, 29 Dec. 2025 Moreover, studies are underway exploring GAE’s potential applications in other joints, such as the hip and shoulder, suggesting that the concept of arterial modulation may contribute to broader conversations about managing chronic pain. Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 23 Dec. 2025 Electronics will still be necessary for control, modulation, and signal processing. Tim Hornyak, IEEE Spectrum, 16 Dec. 2025 An architectural staircase climbs to the lofted bedroom, which has curtains for privacy and light modulation. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 24 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for modulation
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Noun
  • January 20 – February 18 A practical adjustment could make everything feel more intelligently arranged today.
    Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 14 May 2026
  • Experts say the adjustment may make push-ups feel more comfortable, but proper form matters most for effectiveness.
    Jamie Ducharme, Health, 13 May 2026
Noun
  • The Center for Biological Diversity has sued the Department of Homeland Security, arguing that its efforts to bypass environmental regulations to speed up construction are unconstitutional.
    Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 14 May 2026
  • And Charlotte City Council is on the brink of pausing accepting or approving data center projects to provide time for impact studies and possibly regulations.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 13 May 2026
Noun
  • When Bloomberg, a strong proponent of education reform, was seeking to increase the number of charter schools in the city, Jeffries co-sponsored a bill that more than doubled the state’s charter-school cap.
    Jason Zengerle, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
  • The 2026 Minnesota Legislative Session ended Sunday night as House lawmakers opted not to bring a gun reform bill that was backed by families tied to Annunciation Catholic School to the chamber floor for a vote.
    Aki Nace, CBS News, 18 May 2026
Noun
  • Ace Reputation’s models are trained not just to recognize explicit falsehoods, but to identify subtler distortions - context shifts, narrative framing, and the early signals of viral propagation, Gaurav claims.
    Wyles Daniel May 19, Miami Herald, 19 May 2026
  • Median Annual salary reflects the midpoint of earnings for each role; half of workers earn above this figure, half below—chosen over an average to avoid distortion from outliers.
    ByBryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Noun
  • Following an hour-and-a-half debate, trustees voted 3-2 in favor of the changes without amendments.
    Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 19 May 2026
  • The Senate will also be considering hundreds of budget amendments that include specific spending items, amendments to state law, and more.
    Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 19 May 2026
Noun
  • After years of tariffs, market volatility, and rising expectations around transformation and AI, some CFOs may be choosing to step away rather than reinvent themselves for the role’s next phase.
    Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 14 May 2026
  • Her background includes certifications in organizational change management and professional development, along with years of experience in corporate learning, leadership development and global transformation.
    Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 14 May 2026
Noun
  • Their defensive shortcomings require immediate rectification.
    Chris Waugh, New York Times, 19 Mar. 2026
  • The oscilloscope shows an AC voltage of 80 V at mid-swing, but after rectification, it is reduced to 30 V DC.
    Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 11 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • However, the authors acknowledge that even their advanced simulations still cannot capture every fine-scale detail of crustal deformation or ejecta movement.
    Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 9 May 2026
  • All of the processes of deformation, faulting and sedimentation are localized in one area, causing the Earth's crust to thin dramatically, according to Rowan, the study's lead author.
    Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 29 Apr. 2026

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“Modulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modulation. Accessed 20 May. 2026.

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