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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
Dangerous materials are around us all the time and the United States has been regulating their transport for 160 years.
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Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 29 May 2026
Yet this pollution isn’t regulated, and manufacturers are moving to dramatically increase the amount of plastics produced in the United States.
—Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
The tank failure Orange County Fire Authority Interim Chief TJ McGovern has said the crisis likely was caused by the failure of a cooling system designed to regulate the temperature of chemical tanks at the site.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
New laws to regulate the sale of devices capable of reaching high speeds were among the possibilities discussed, the committee chair added.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 29 May 2026
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Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 29 May 2026
Yet this pollution isn’t regulated, and manufacturers are moving to dramatically increase the amount of plastics produced in the United States.
—Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
The tank failure Orange County Fire Authority Interim Chief TJ McGovern has said the crisis likely was caused by the failure of a cooling system designed to regulate the temperature of chemical tanks at the site.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
New laws to regulate the sale of devices capable of reaching high speeds were among the possibilities discussed, the committee chair added.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 29 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for regulate
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This reaction, however, produces heat, which can be controlled through adding chemical inhibitors or utilizing release valves, chemists say.—
Jason Henry,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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In skincare, it’s commonly used to control oil, reduce acne, soothe irritation, and support the skin barrier.—
Tatiana Dias,
Vogue,
29 May 2026
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Our mother, who had annoyed me deeply throughout most of my life, managed something so heroic that there should have been songs written about her to be sung around campfires by Girl Scouts.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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With over 60% of its power needs met by nuclear power, France is particularly well-placed to manage such an energy-intensive project at a time when Europe is grappling with some of the highest industrial electricity prices among major economies.—
Joseph Wilkins,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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The wall drawings also contain erasure marks, vestiges of the artist’s false starts and corrections.—
Jeremy Lybarger,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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Substituting regular flour for options that contain more protein when baking, such as oat, almond, chickpea, or whole wheat flour.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
2 June 2026
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Color grading was supervised by Indian National Film Award-winning cinematographer Avik Mukhopadhyay.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
2 June 2026
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Put it to work now, but supervise it like junior talent.—
Brian Solis,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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That same year, France also proposed an EU-wide minimum airfare price to curb ultra-cheap flights.—
Alex Ledsom,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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His timing was perfect, because groups of parents had recently begun organizing to pressure their schools to curb screen time.—
Tyler Kingkade,
NBC news,
31 May 2026
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Other violations throughout the years included creating another public nuisance in 2006 that generated more than 10 complaints and operating equipment contrary to its permit.—
Jason Henry,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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Each one would need to stock more interceptors and operate with escort ships to fend off attacks.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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Owners say a cap is needed to improve competitive balance and restrain wealthy teams from assembling starrier rosters than their smaller-market brethren.—
Ronald Blum,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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Iran is reportedly pushing for the agreement to include a ceasefire in Lebanon, where the US has already restrained Israeli actions, while Hezbollah has intensified its drone attacks on Israeli troops and northern border communities.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
29 May 2026
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Clovis Police Department vehicles were parked in the vicinity, and multiple officers came to oversee the confrontation when the shouting began.—
Jackson Thompson OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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His predecessor, Hailemariam Desalegn, had overseen strong economic growth during his nearly six-year rule but continued a historical pattern of using violent crackdowns to crush dissent.—
Nimi Princewill,
CNN Money,
31 May 2026
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“Regulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regulate. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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