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
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2
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
Apply a 2- to 3-inch layer of mulch around the base of the plant, keeping it a few inches away from the stem or trunk, to retain moisture, regulate soil temperature, and suppress weeds.
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Debbie Wolfe, Popular Science, 8 May 2025
The shift could reflect a relaxing stance toward regulating AI, offering a momentary boon for chipmakers.
—Niamh Rowe, Quartz, 8 May 2025
An analysis by the Shirley Povich Center for Sports Journalism at the University of Maryland reveals a patchwork approach to regulating NIL.
—Pablo Suarez, Baltimore Sun, 7 May 2025
Its double-sided design keeps your body temperature regulated all night long, with one side made of cool gel memory and the other of breathable bamboo viscose.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 27 Apr. 2025
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Debbie Wolfe, Popular Science, 8 May 2025
The shift could reflect a relaxing stance toward regulating AI, offering a momentary boon for chipmakers.
—Niamh Rowe, Quartz, 8 May 2025
An analysis by the Shirley Povich Center for Sports Journalism at the University of Maryland reveals a patchwork approach to regulating NIL.
—Pablo Suarez, Baltimore Sun, 7 May 2025
Its double-sided design keeps your body temperature regulated all night long, with one side made of cool gel memory and the other of breathable bamboo viscose.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 27 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for regulate
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This language is shorthand for Kyiv agreeing to permanent neutrality in return for a security guarantee and accepting that Russia controls swathes of Ukraine.—
Tom Balmforth,
USA Today,
12 May 2025
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After the fire is fully contained, the next step is to control it.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
11 May 2025
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Russell tried to console Elissa and somehow managed to keep himself composed, holding up both of them through the disappointment.—
Kristen Jordan Shamus,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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Getting a good night's rest, eating nutrient-dense foods, and engaging in activities that boost energy levels can help manage chronic fatigue.—
Joy Emeh,
Health,
18 May 2025
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May contain slightly more flavonoids compared to green tea.—
Julie Marks,
Verywell Health,
14 May 2025
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The same trick works for any food that contains digestible starch, including white pasta and potatoes.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
14 May 2025
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In 2023, Florida ended a more than two-decade experiment that saw child protective investigators employed and supervised by sheriff’s offices in seven counties, including Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco.—
Christopher O’Donnell,
Miami Herald,
17 May 2025
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Shamkhani said that if a deal were to take place, Iran would not make nuclear weapons, would reduce stockpiles of enriched uranium to a level only needed for civilian use, and would allow international inspectors to supervise the process.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
16 May 2025
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And birthright citizenship is particularly ill-suited as a vehicle for curbing them.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
17 May 2025
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Royalty rates paid by companies to extract oil, gas and coal would be cut, reversing Biden’s attempts to curb fossil fuels to help address climate change.—
Kevin Freking,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2025
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The warehouse and distribution center will operate alongside the LEGO factory being built in Virginia, which is set to open in 2027.—
Asher Notheis,
The Washington Examiner,
10 May 2025
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By the Wednesday evening, every survivor requiring surgery had been operated on at least once in the four theatres set up at St Luke’s Hospital, staffed by plastic surgeons from across the country who had volunteered their services.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
10 May 2025
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The officers did not show their badges until after she was restrained, the video shows.—
Hanna Park,
CNN Money,
12 May 2025
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While the Trump administration insists its actions are necessary for national security, legal challenges have underscored the power of the judiciary to scrutinize and potentially restrain executive immigration policy.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 May 2025
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Air traffic control staffing issues and equipment failures have made national headlines in recent weeks due to a series of telecommunications outages at a facility that oversees air traffic at the Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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Although teams will oversee reliability, security and governance, there will be a strong emphasis on innovation because this will be viewed as a business-critical activity.—
Claus Jepsen,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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“Regulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regulate. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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