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

The Roanoke River flows from Virginia into North Carolina and has lower sections regulated by hydroelectric projects, according to Paddle Guide. — Mark Price july 10, Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2026

Similarly, banana slugs in the California redwood forest have inspired experimental water-regulating architecture. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 July 2026

The death prompted the Arkansas Department of Education, which regulates daycares, to suspend Thursday the license of Hope Academy, which is owned and operated by Hope Jones, according to a letter sent to the daycare. — Grant Lancaster, Arkansas Online, 9 July 2026

How to avoid heat illness When temperatures are extremely high, some people’s bodies can have trouble regulating temperature. — Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 9 July 2026