REGULATE Synonyms: 82 Similar and Opposite Words

regulate

verb

ˈre-gyə-ˌlāt

Definition of regulate

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 California can regulate what comes out of a ship’s smokestack down to the last particle. — Harry T Angell, Oc Register, 11 Nov. 2026 In this case, that is 108 proof (54 percent ABV), which is just under the maximum 110 proof established by the Consejo Regulador del Tequila (CRT), the group that regulates tequila production in Mexico. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 10 Nov. 2026 However, federal courts have yet to agree on whether prediction markets should be regulated as gambling. — Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 10 Nov. 2026 Ultimately, Goldin believes the responsibility of regulating repacks belongs to platforms that sell them. — Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 10 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for regulate

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Rosa has centered her campaign on maintaining a balance of power, arguing that the country needs a counterweight to the African Party for the Independence of Cape Verde, which backs Neves and controls the government and most municipalities.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 Nov. 2026
The Dragons were able to control the match pretty much the rest of the way with Jackson feeling like her team just executed a little bit better in what was a very competitive four sets of volleyball.

— Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Nov. 2026

Definition of control

Verb

The judge also questioned why the government had not considered less restrictive alternatives, including finding another golf course operator or allowing the National Park Service to manage the course itself.

— Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Nov. 2026
Aid groups have also questioned how the response is being managed.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 Nov. 2026

Definition of manage

Verb

In recent years, the US, and particularly California, has experienced devastating fires that have become easier to ignite and harder to contain as the result of a worsening climate crisis.

— Salomé Grouard, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2026
Threefold rise in output For the catalyst, the team started with special crystals made from a carbon- and nitrogen-containing compound and lithium chloride.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of contain

Verb

Educators aren’t prepared to supervise AI use, while students may struggle to tell which tools are safe or harmful, the release said.

— Chaewon Chung, Sacbee.com, 11 Nov. 2026
Della Valle over the years reviewed the role of a creative director after the exit of Alessandra Facchinetti in 2016, leaving the job to the brand’s team, until the arrival of Chiapponi, who supervised both women’s and men’s collections.

— Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of supervise

Verb

Officials said achieving Connecticut’s ambitious goals are important for curbing the costly impacts of climate change.

— Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 13 Nov. 2026
The department is critical for locally curbing the impacts of a warming climate, making sure that San Francisco was the first major city to install curbside composting as well as banning single use plastic shopping bags.

— Anne Makovec, CBS News, 13 Nov. 2026

Definition of curb

Verb

Owned and operated by the Ahousaht First Nation, the 16-room floating lodge and four forest cabins were reacquired in 2022 by the Nation’s hereditary chiefs through the Maaqutusiis Hahoulthee Stewardship Society (MHSS).

— Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2026
Archway Communities operates affordable housing across the Front Range, where residents can afford to live and pursue their goals.

— Anna Alejo, CBS News, 13 Nov. 2026

Definition of operate

Verb

The market forces will restrain them, and hopefully your work with legislators in this country does something.

— Nilay Patel, The Verge, 14 Nov. 2026
Banks, 42, was restrained on the ground with his hands cuffed behind his back, according to his autopsy report, obtained by CBS Colorado.

— Brian Maass, CBS News, 13 Nov. 2026

Definition of restrain

Verb

Many songs here invert the notion of a ghost in the machine; Shy assumes the role of the femmebot on the fritz, while the productions—overseen by Karma Kid and Casey MQ—are like the contents of a fertile petri dish.

— Walden Green, Pitchfork, 11 Nov. 2026
At Liberty from 2005 to 2024, Maffei oversaw the acquisition and growth of Formula 1.

— Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 10 Nov. 2026

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