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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
Importantly, supplements like colostrum are not regulated as rigorously as prescription medications by the FDA, which lead to concerns surrounding product quality, purity and consistency.
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Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
But because the title is not regulated, credentials matter.
—Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 4 June 2026
Regulatory Oversight and Data Governance Healthcare data environments are tightly regulated today.
—Ethan Stone
june 3, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 June 2026
In simple terms, they are regulated under the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) at a federal level, rather than being subject to state laws.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Home insurance rates in California are regulated by the state’s Department of Insurance, and any rate changes need to be approved by the department.
—Philip Wang, Time, 2 June 2026
Guns are tightly regulated in Connecticut, where buyers must first obtain a permit.
—Alec MacGillis, ProPublica, 1 June 2026
The chemical behind the explosion — ammonium nitrate — is not regulated under RMP.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 30 May 2026
On Monday, Pope Leo XIV published his first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas, calling for AI to be disarmed and regulated in the service of humanity.
—Shlomit Wagman, Fortune, 30 May 2026
Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
But because the title is not regulated, credentials matter.
—Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 4 June 2026
Regulatory Oversight and Data Governance Healthcare data environments are tightly regulated today.
—Ethan Stone
june 3, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 June 2026
In simple terms, they are regulated under the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) at a federal level, rather than being subject to state laws.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Home insurance rates in California are regulated by the state’s Department of Insurance, and any rate changes need to be approved by the department.
—Philip Wang, Time, 2 June 2026
Guns are tightly regulated in Connecticut, where buyers must first obtain a permit.
—Alec MacGillis, ProPublica, 1 June 2026
The chemical behind the explosion — ammonium nitrate — is not regulated under RMP.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 30 May 2026
On Monday, Pope Leo XIV published his first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas, calling for AI to be disarmed and regulated in the service of humanity.
—Shlomit Wagman, Fortune, 30 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regulated
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Elinor Dashwood is the epitome of Sense—self-contained, controlled, restrained.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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Of California’s 58 counties, only in OC is the investment portfolio not controlled by the treasurer-tax collector.—
John Seiler,
Oc Register,
8 June 2026
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The $21 million amphitheater will be operated and managed by Legends / ASM Global, which operates 13 similar facilities nationwide, including the Greek Theatre.—
Austin Turner,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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The Cigna Group and Hartford Insurance Group have operated for more than two centuries, evolving alongside the industries—and risks—they were originally created to insure.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
6 June 2026
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The fire was 60% contained as of Thursday morning, according to Cal Fire.—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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There was only brief debate — and none of it contained support for women pastors.—
Peter Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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To reduce the risk of an encounter with bears, the Mammoth Lakes Police Department and wildlife authorities advised the public to never approach bears, keep garbage securely stored, do not leave food outside, and keep dogs leashed and supervised.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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The project was supervised by Becca Mann and StudioCanal’s Jean-Pierre Boiget and Delphine Roussel.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
9 June 2026
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Shoppers appear to have curbed their discretionary spending even more as the cost of buying gas went up, said Marshal Cohen, chief retail advisor at Circana.—
Anne D’Innocenzio,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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Shoppers appear to have curbed theirdiscretionary spending even more as the cost of buying gas went up, said Marshal Cohen, chief retail advisor at Circana.—
Anne D'Innocenzio,
Fortune,
7 June 2026
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Even in the 1970s, the RAND Corporation, a US thinktank, was investigating how Dassault managed to field advanced fighter jets on time and at a cost well below US manufacturers.—
Joseph Ataman,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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The only time Team USA managed to put the ball in the net sooner was in 2002 against Portugal (29th minute) and in a 1930 meeting with Paraguay (15th minute).—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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Khloe kept things more Monte Carlo-summer-esque, in a plunging halter top, black capri pants, and thong sandals.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
6 June 2026
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But concerns continued to mount, especially following the 2009 revelation of Iran's Fordow nuclear enrichment facility, which was initially kept secret from the International Atomic Energy Agency.—
Kevin Breuninger,
CNBC,
6 June 2026
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But Weiss handled the booking and gave Netanyahu the option to select Garrett.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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But the path from prototype to production at scale remains fragmented, handled by a patchwork of specialized suppliers or brave product companies building proprietary deployment and maintenance pipelines.—
Bill Curtis,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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“Regulated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regulated. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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