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as in controlled
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 operated
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 regulated
Authorities regulated wrestling as a sport; this meant taxes, regulations, and safety laws.
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Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Prediction markets are also more widely available than online betting apps, because they’re regulated differently.
—Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 19 Apr. 2026
Medical testing on dogs is legal in the United States, but it is heavily regulated under federal law.
—Brady Halbleib, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, researchers at TU Dresden have argued in a recent paper that AI chatbots performing therapy-like functions should be regulated as medical devices.
—Marc Augustin, STAT, 16 Apr. 2026
But unlike prescription medications, it is sold as a dietary supplement, meaning it is not regulated by the FDA for consistent dosage or purity.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 16 Apr. 2026
The main method, a process known as pyrolysis, has long been regulated as incineration by the Clean Air Act.
—ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
In contrast, bets on traditional sportsbooks, like FanDuel and DraftKings, are considered gambling and are regulated on the state level.
—Carlos Garcia, Fortune, 10 Apr. 2026
Most of the water that Treasure Valley residents see in the river isn’t a natural flow — it’s regulated by the dams and reservoirs upstream.
—Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 10 Apr. 2026
Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Prediction markets are also more widely available than online betting apps, because they’re regulated differently.
—Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 19 Apr. 2026
Medical testing on dogs is legal in the United States, but it is heavily regulated under federal law.
—Brady Halbleib, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, researchers at TU Dresden have argued in a recent paper that AI chatbots performing therapy-like functions should be regulated as medical devices.
—Marc Augustin, STAT, 16 Apr. 2026
But unlike prescription medications, it is sold as a dietary supplement, meaning it is not regulated by the FDA for consistent dosage or purity.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 16 Apr. 2026
The main method, a process known as pyrolysis, has long been regulated as incineration by the Clean Air Act.
—ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
In contrast, bets on traditional sportsbooks, like FanDuel and DraftKings, are considered gambling and are regulated on the state level.
—Carlos Garcia, Fortune, 10 Apr. 2026
Most of the water that Treasure Valley residents see in the river isn’t a natural flow — it’s regulated by the dams and reservoirs upstream.
—Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regulated
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For the first time all season, both stars controlled the game — just at different times.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
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These images are easy to fake or are displayed on fraudulent websites controlled by the scammer.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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Zelenskyy didn't identify the countries involved but said Ukrainian personnel operated across several nations, helping strengthen their air defense systems.—
Brian Dakss,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Reporting from Colorado News 9 in 2025 uncovered that Flock Safety had operated a pilot program that allowed federal agencies, such as Customs and Border Protection, to send invites to local law enforcement agencies.—
Tanya Babbar,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Apr. 2026
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The scientists found both were composed of a fibrous material that contained many stinging cells called spirocysts, which belong exclusively to the branch of aquatic invertebrates known as cnidarians.—
Adam Kovac,
Scientific American,
23 Apr. 2026
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Firefighters in northern Colorado contained a small wildfire burning near Horsetooth Reservoir west of Fort Collins on Thursday night and lifted evacuation orders east of the reservoir.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
23 Apr. 2026
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Along with overseeing Sacramento economic development, Jasso also supervised animal care services, code enforcement and the city’s cultural services.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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Last week, North Korea said leader Kim Jong Un supervised missile tests from the country’s destroyer.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Sirota said Medicaid and HCPF staff worked to give legislators information on where costs were increasing and how those costs could be curbed.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
16 Apr. 2026
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Tunnery was diagnosed with glioblastoma and treated her pain with opioids that brought on severe side effects, curbed her appetite and led to a severe physical decline, Cronin and Watson said.—
Clark Corbin,
Idaho Statesman,
14 Apr. 2026
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Vivian explained that competition was so fierce, and budgets managed so tightly, that no producer could afford to extend filming by even a day.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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For a team that managed only three runs in the entire series against the Yankees and that hasn’t overcome more than a one-run deficit in a win, the early 4-0 hole felt insurmountable.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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Evgeni Malkin, Kris Letang, Erik Karlsson, Bryan Rust, Ben Kindel, Parker Wotherspoon, Blake Lizotte and Connor Dewar also missed Saturday’s game against Washington, which kept its faint playoff hopes alive.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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That mix of nature and physical movement kept me grounded.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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Trump fired Bondi on April 2, reportedly after being unhappy with the way the attorney general had handled issues relating to the Epstein files.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2026
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On arrival, guests are paired with a personal local guide–think of it as the hinterland’s answer to a butler—on hand to arrange everything from restaurant bookings to last-minute requests, typically handled with a quick text.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Regulated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regulated. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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