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 purchase comes as California has emerged as one of the nation’s most aggressive states in trying to regulate state detention centers. — Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026

Alcohol processing does follow a circadian rhythm, governed by the same internal clock that regulates body temperature and cortisol. — Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 17 July 2026

On Monday, Garden City adopted its own ordinance regulating high-speed e-motos and e-scooters. — Rose Evans july 17, Idaho Statesman, 17 July 2026

Ethics experts told ProPublica this poses a blatant conflict of interest since the commission regulates the network. — ArsTechnica, 17 July 2026