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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
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as in to manage
to look after and make decisions about
the government agency that regulates the nuclear power industry in this country
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Recent Examples of regulate
One of the major issues was that the federal government did not regulate it, and states and localities operated on different schedules.
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Jordan Green, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 7 Mar. 2026
Daily exposure to sunlight helps regulate your circadian rhythm, which influences sleep quality, insulin sensitivity, appetite, and glucose (sugar) control.
—Brittany Poulson, Verywell Health, 7 Mar. 2026
Prasad's time as the FDA's top vaccine and biotech regulator has been marked by a series of similar disputes with the companies the agency regulates.
—CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026
But defense is heavily regulated by international humanitarian law and weapons testing standards, which in theory should also address the use of artificial intelligence.
—Parmy Olson, Mercury News, 7 Mar. 2026
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Jordan Green, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 7 Mar. 2026
Daily exposure to sunlight helps regulate your circadian rhythm, which influences sleep quality, insulin sensitivity, appetite, and glucose (sugar) control.
—Brittany Poulson, Verywell Health, 7 Mar. 2026
Prasad's time as the FDA's top vaccine and biotech regulator has been marked by a series of similar disputes with the companies the agency regulates.
—CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026
But defense is heavily regulated by international humanitarian law and weapons testing standards, which in theory should also address the use of artificial intelligence.
—Parmy Olson, Mercury News, 7 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for regulate
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Pinkston player Charles Riley (12) and Kimball player Kayden Gray (00) fight to control the ball during a Kimball High School versus Pinkston High School boys basketball playoff game at the Ellis Davis Field House in Dallas, Texas, on Mar 6, 2026.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Mar. 2026
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Some analysts say North Korea may be preparing to formally declare a maritime boundary that could encroach on waters controlled by rival South Korea.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Mar. 2026
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The war with Iran continues to cause aviation chaos in the Middle East and beyond as some of the world’s busiest airports attempt to manage the fallout of airspace closures, with only a limited number of flights now departing the region.—
Marnie Hunter,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
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Those figures include contracts that LAHSA manages for the county and the city, and LAHSA said the city was late in transferring it money, contributing to the delays.—
Andrew Khouri,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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Simply mix 250g of low-fat quark (which contains around 20g of protein) with 40g of ground oats, half a banana as a natural binding agent and a dash of milk.—
Desireé Oostland,
Vogue,
4 Mar. 2026
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Nearly 50 miles south, a second site was located in the 2000 block of Golf Road in Turlock, which law enforcement officials said contained all the equipment necessary to operate as a lab but was shut down before production began.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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For families, spatulas show up at nearly every meal — Saturday morning pancakes, after-school quesadillas, and yes, scraping every last bit of cake batter from the bowl (an activity most kids will happily supervise).—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
3 Mar. 2026
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However, a hospital staff member reported that, in February, 2025, Adams asked the staff member to falsify about 25 documents claiming to have supervised medical procedures dating back months.—
Beth Warren,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Mar. 2026
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Crude oil surged as much as 29%, the biggest intraday move since April 2020, as more Gulf producers curbed production and Iran named the son of the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as its new supreme leader.—
Nasteho Said,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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Some regional producers, including in Iraq, have curbed output amid dangers in the Strait of Hormuz.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Shipping industry leaders also say roughly 10% of container ships operating around the world are stuck in the strait, while United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations, which tracks security at sea, said in an advisory note Thursday that only two cargo vessels had passed in the 24 hours prior.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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In October 2024, the Mavericks alleged the breach and claimed control of Center Operating Company — which operates AAC — and ever since have held both teams’ arena revenues in escrow.—
Brad Townsend,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Mar. 2026
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The dog, which was not restrained, charged at one of the officers.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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The lawsuit asks the Ingham County Circuit Court to declare Kalshi's internet sports betting operation a common law nuisance and to issue a permanent injunction and order of abatement enjoining and restraining Kalshi from engaging in or advertising its internet sports betting operation in Michigan.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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Conflicting Iranian statements came from two of the three members of the leadership council overseeing Iran since Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in the war's opening airstrikes.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Mar. 2026
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Board chair Ward recused himself in February from the candidate selection due to a potential conflict of interest — candidate Lesley Lavery is the co-chair of the dissertation committee overseeing Ward’s doctoral dissertation at Valdosta State University in Valdosta, Ga.—
Imani Cruzen,
Twin Cities,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Regulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regulate. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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