Synonyms of regulate

regulate

verb

ˈre-gyə-ˌlāt 

1

as in to control

to keep from exceeding a desirable degree or level (as of expression)

you would be well advised to regulate your enthusiasm for the venture and pause to consider the risk involved

Synonyms & Similar Words

• control
• contain
• curb
• restrain
• keep
• measure
• govern
• suppress
• stifle
• inhibit
• constrain
• tame
• hold
• check
• rule
• stop
• pull in
• repress
• rein (in)
• interrupt
• bridle
• impede
• swallow
• hinder
• strangle
• choke (back)
• smother
• obstruct
• hold back
• block
• hamper
• squelch
• arrest
• muffle
• sink
• silence
• bottle (up)
• mince
• pocket
• muzzle
• handcuff
• gag

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• lose
• loosen
• liberate
• express
• loose
• take out
• unleash
• vent
• air

2

as in to manage

to look after and make decisions about

the government agency that regulates the nuclear power industry in this country

Synonyms & Similar Words

• manage
• supervise
• operate
• oversee
• control
• handle
• govern
• conduct
• run
• keep
• administer
• protect
• tend
• direct
• guide
• administrate
• carry on
• superintend
• preside (over)
• steer
• overlook
• watch over
• steward
• safeguard
• watch
• lead
• care (for)
• guard
• pilot
• mind
• micromanage
• stage-manage
• comanage
• codirect

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of regulate

These are regulated by state gambling commissioners and subject to the state-level laws around advertisements and consumer protections, explains former SEC commissioner Joseph Grundfest. — Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2026

Originally filed in July, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission — which regulates derivatives contracts — approved the listing of the perpetuals this week. — Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2026

As a result, horologists decided to add sparkle to bridges, plates, and rotors rather than the regulating organ—up until now, that is. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 10 Sep. 2026

In July, nearly 1,400 AI company employees signed an open letter urging the US government to regulate the technology to rein in Big Tech and slow the pace of AI to ensure its safety. — Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2026