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Recent Examples of regulate But Medicaid funds are highly regulated and owed to state and federal taxpayers. Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 18 Oct. 2025 Chia Pudding Chia seeds are an excellent source of blood pressure-regulating nutrients, like fiber, calcium, and magnesium. Jillian Kubala, Health, 17 Oct. 2025 Pairing high-sugar fruits like mangoes with a source of protein during meals can help people with prediabetes better regulate blood sugar levels. Eleesha Lockett, Verywell Health, 17 Oct. 2025 But insurers and providers oppose efforts to further regulate directories and blame each other for inaccuracies. Calmatters, Mercury News, 17 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for regulate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regulate
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  • By controlling the pressure inside the robot’s body and the temperature of the actuators, the researchers were able to steer it through intricate paths.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025
  • In return, Moscow controlled strategic ports and bases on the Mediterranean, and gained access to lucrative phosphate mining and fossil fuel deals.
    Danny Makki, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
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  • This means astronauts will have to diagnose, treat, and manage crises without ground support, even if a crew member becomes incapacitated.
    Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025
  • The chicken scene generally captures the way Orlean can cast a thoughtful eye over her life’s experiences and still manage to be funny while not dismissing the darts life threw at her.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Apple Cider Vinegar Apple cider vinegar contains acetic acid, which can alter the pH balance of urine.
    MD Published, Verywell Health, 20 Oct. 2025
  • The popcorn may contain undeclared peanuts, posing a serious risk of allergic reactions.
    Jenna Anderson, Health, 20 Oct. 2025
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  • Susan Zirinsky and Terence Wrong serve as executive producers for See It Now, with Aysu Saliba and Cara Tortora supervising producers.
    Glenn Garner, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2025
  • Phil Hanna was to supervise the hanging, and Arthur Hash was to pull the trigger that would cause the fall.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2025
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  • Tensions were already high between Washington and Bogotá over President Gustavo Petro’s attempts to curb drug trafficking, threatening the countries’ close security and commercial relations.
    J.D. Capelouto, semafor.com, 19 Oct. 2025
  • As a way to help curb these issues without generating waste, TNC teamed up with the Henry Doorly Zoo to cut back the trees and shrubs at the preserve and then use the clippings to supplement the diets of some of the zoo's largest animals.
    Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
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  • Wall Street analysts estimate the fire to cost Ford between $500 million to $1 billion in operating income.
    Michael Wayland, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2025
  • Emirates confirmed to Reuters that its plane was leased from and operated by ACT Airlines, a Turkish carrier that provides extra cargo capacity to major airlines.
    Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Amy Morrell, 53, a direct care staff member at the school, and other staff were attempting to restrain the teen, who officials say had been trying to leave a dorm building without permission, when the student allegedly kicked her in the chest, according to the district attorney's office.
    Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2025
  • The measure has since been watered down and now requires children between the ages of 8 to 16, starting in 2027, to pass a five-step test to be considered properly restrained by a seat belt.
    CalMatters, Oc Register, 16 Oct. 2025
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  • The municipal panel that oversees the Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority endorsed the five-year rate plan in June.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 22 Oct. 2025
  • Under that law, citizenship applicants had to be able to speak English but the courts still oversaw the determination of applicants’ civic knowledge.
    Chad de Guzman, Time, 21 Oct. 2025

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“Regulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regulate. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.

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