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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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Even inside the courtroom, where cameras were not allowed, enthusiasm for Jackson’s music could not be contained.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2026
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That sense of exclusivity carries over to the rest of the public areas, and the fireplace lounge, which is as popular with guests as with locals, feels contained but not walled off.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
Verb
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Color grading was supervised by Indian National Film Award-winning cinematographer Avik Mukhopadhyay.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
2 June 2026
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Only a narrow set of exceptions apply, mostly for emergency aid workers, and those who cross the border will be subject to health screening and supervised isolation.—
Katrine L. Wallace,
The Conversation,
29 May 2026
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Can one of the world’s most heavily armed militias be curbed without ripping the country apart?—
Becca Rothfeld,
New Yorker,
29 May 2026
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Sharply higher gas prices haven’t curbed consumer spending for everyone.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
27 May 2026
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Any improvements to the crappie house and boat slips would have to be managed by Plyler, Spicer said.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 May 2026
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But this divide cannot be managed if it’s not measured.—
Matt Rosenbaum,
Fortune,
29 May 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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Seydou Traore caught an impressive touchdown pass from Cam Miller, who was the third quarterback who handled all the snaps this week while Mark Gronowski, an undrafted rookie, watched the 11-on-11 periods.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
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Through a licensing partnership handled by IMG Licensing, Alex and Ani is turning characters, symbols and settings from Prythian into a line of collectible jewelry.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
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