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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
There’s a kind of social contract under which utilities operate essentially as monopolies to provide a public service and in exchange are regulated.
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Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 7 Jan. 2026
The devices measure pollutants regulated by the EPA, including nitrogen oxides, ozone and particulate matter from sources like gas turbines, factories and heavy traffic.
—Jack Armstrong, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 6 Jan. 2026
While most people's circadian rhythms are automatically regulated, things like light levels can throw them off balance.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 6 Jan. 2026
In short order, lead was phased out of gasoline, catalytic converters were required on cars, acid rain was ended, and the sources of smog were stringently regulated.
—James Salzman, The Conversation, 5 Jan. 2026
Prediction markets are regulated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), which oversees all derivative markets, such as options and futures trading.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 5 Jan. 2026
Vernikov also assailed Mamdani's revocation of an Adams order that regulated protests at houses of worship.
—Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 2 Jan. 2026
They are regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which specifies where and how to use them.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2026
As the surge in artificial intelligence and data centers continues across the state, Austin officials say the technology’s rapid expansion could drive up utility rates, overwhelm the power grid and strain resources — unless it is tightly regulated.
—Chaya Tong, Austin American Statesman, 1 Jan. 2026
Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 7 Jan. 2026
The devices measure pollutants regulated by the EPA, including nitrogen oxides, ozone and particulate matter from sources like gas turbines, factories and heavy traffic.
—Jack Armstrong, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 6 Jan. 2026
While most people's circadian rhythms are automatically regulated, things like light levels can throw them off balance.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 6 Jan. 2026
In short order, lead was phased out of gasoline, catalytic converters were required on cars, acid rain was ended, and the sources of smog were stringently regulated.
—James Salzman, The Conversation, 5 Jan. 2026
Prediction markets are regulated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), which oversees all derivative markets, such as options and futures trading.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 5 Jan. 2026
Vernikov also assailed Mamdani's revocation of an Adams order that regulated protests at houses of worship.
—Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 2 Jan. 2026
They are regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which specifies where and how to use them.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2026
As the surge in artificial intelligence and data centers continues across the state, Austin officials say the technology’s rapid expansion could drive up utility rates, overwhelm the power grid and strain resources — unless it is tightly regulated.
—Chaya Tong, Austin American Statesman, 1 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regulated
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In June 2025, EOS demonstrated the destruction of a tank using a Rodeur 330 fitted with an inert warhead, controlled via FPV.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Jan. 2026
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Unlike autonomous cars which operate on public roads and uncontrolled environments, agriculture occurs on private land where everything is more controlled, which minimizes regulatory hurdles and potential for accidents.—
Sabbir Rangwala,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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The indictment claims that the sheriff and two of his employees operated Disinfect Pro Master, which received a $500,000 contract to disinfect the buildings of a local school district.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
24 Jan. 2026
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In November, the Department of Justice seized approximately 73,000 products containing 7-OH from three Kansas City warehouses operated by Sanders in connection to a civil forfeiture case.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
24 Jan. 2026
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The warehouse contained specialized food intended for young children and pregnant and breastfeeding women who were malnourished.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 Jan. 2026
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The researchers presented toddlers with elaborate puzzle contraptions that contained prizes.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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Nuro's validation process combines simulation, closed-course testing and supervised on-road driving.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Standard therapeutic doses are typically used for managing Type 2 diabetes or medically supervised weight losses, and generally starts at a higher dose that gradually increases over time.—
Zoe Weiner,
Flow Space,
23 Jan. 2026
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But Wednesday’s announcement also curbed the possibility of a Northland stadium, a location heavily promoted by state leaders in Jefferson City.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
28 Jan. 2026
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These efforts have hardly curbed skepticism of the regime.—
Nahid Siamdoust,
The Atlantic,
23 Jan. 2026
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Fortunately, the children have a lot of bruises, scrapes and cuts, all stuff that is easily managed.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
30 Jan. 2026
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Conducted in Troia, Portugal, the trial showcased real-time coordination between autonomous surface vessels (ASVs) and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), all managed through a single, unified command interface.—
Sabbir Rangwala,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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After evening fell, a somber, sorrowful crowd in the hundreds kept a vigil by the memorial.—
Jack Brook,
Twin Cities,
25 Jan. 2026
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Those kept the Celtics within striking distance amid a deluge of 3-pointers from the hot-shooting Bulls, who made their first six of the final quarter.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
25 Jan. 2026
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An entire population can be handled.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Items should be handled once (think hung, shelved, or stored) rather than set down temporarily.—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Regulated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regulated. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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