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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
After independence, more banks regulated by individual states, if at all, were established.
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Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 15 Feb. 2026
Authored the Cultivate Texas Act—responsible adult legalization (age 21+, regulated like alcohol, strict youth prevention/testing) generating billions for property tax elimination and schools.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
Moscow is at the mercy of an American president who circumvents traditional channels of power and obliterates the constraints that once regulated their use.
—Alan Cullison, The Atlantic, 13 Feb. 2026
Kalshi is regulated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, which bans offering bets that involve wars, terrorism and assassinations.
—Bobby Allyn, NPR, 12 Feb. 2026
The administration also announced the pullback on limits to emissions produced by cars and trucks, which were previously regulated under the rule.
—The Hill, 12 Feb. 2026
For example, trade of African grey parrots (Psittacus erithacus) is strictly regulated.
—Eve Bohnett, Fortune, 8 Feb. 2026
At the same time, fortification is voluntary and only regulated for safety and labeling accuracy.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 6 Feb. 2026
That doesn’t account for prediction markets, which are regulated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and mimic traditional sports betting.
—Eric Prisbell, Dallas Morning News, 6 Feb. 2026
Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 15 Feb. 2026
Authored the Cultivate Texas Act—responsible adult legalization (age 21+, regulated like alcohol, strict youth prevention/testing) generating billions for property tax elimination and schools.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
Moscow is at the mercy of an American president who circumvents traditional channels of power and obliterates the constraints that once regulated their use.
—Alan Cullison, The Atlantic, 13 Feb. 2026
Kalshi is regulated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, which bans offering bets that involve wars, terrorism and assassinations.
—Bobby Allyn, NPR, 12 Feb. 2026
The administration also announced the pullback on limits to emissions produced by cars and trucks, which were previously regulated under the rule.
—The Hill, 12 Feb. 2026
For example, trade of African grey parrots (Psittacus erithacus) is strictly regulated.
—Eve Bohnett, Fortune, 8 Feb. 2026
At the same time, fortification is voluntary and only regulated for safety and labeling accuracy.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 6 Feb. 2026
That doesn’t account for prediction markets, which are regulated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and mimic traditional sports betting.
—Eric Prisbell, Dallas Morning News, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regulated
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Thick or coarse hair becomes more controlled without needing grease or gel.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
16 Feb. 2026
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The drones can also be controlled by a pilot.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
16 Feb. 2026
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These aircraft are operated by the United States in Japan, the US Navy carrier groups, and the Japanese Air Self-Defense Force.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Feb. 2026
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The 65,000-square-foot space will be operated by AEG Presents and is expected to open next year.—
Travis Webb,
Austin American Statesman,
14 Feb. 2026
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After his death, Bogut and her family found out that the drugs Patryk had used before his death contained a lethal dose of fentanyl.—
Katy Golvala,
Hartford Courant,
19 Feb. 2026
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The fire is over 280,000 acres and only 15% contained, according to Watch Duty, a wildfire tracking app.—
Julia James,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Animation is supervised by Jakub Pištecký, whose credits include Rango, Pirates of the Caribbean, and The Avengers.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
16 Feb. 2026
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Each exercise session was supervised and followed a clear structure, Muotri says.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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Strikingly, Mary felt that semaglutide had not only curbed her first-order desire to drink but also helped her act on second-order desires.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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Since then, several hospitals have curbed or stopped providing gender-affirming care for minors.—
Jolene Almendarez,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
2 Feb. 2026
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Against the odds, Ukraine managed to repel the initial Russian attack on Kyiv and, within a few months, took back large swaths of land originally seized by Moscow.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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Abstaining from all fluids may sound challenging, but it can be managed with proper planning, says fitness and mental health coach Saima Husain, who is also fasting during Ramadan.—
Devinder Bains,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2026
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That builds on similar trends throughout 2025, when the industry buoyed an otherwise slow labor market, as the nation’s hospitals, clinics and nursing homes kept hiring even as many employers pulled back.—
Abha Bhattarai,
Washington Post,
14 Feb. 2026
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But with fewer trees along the highway and more grassy areas, flame heights are kept well below seven or eight feet, which would threaten evacuation.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
14 Feb. 2026
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Lensed on 16mm by Frimmel, who handled DP duties, while Covi is credited as both screenwriter and co-editor, the film has a grainy old-school look that adds to the general sense of time gone by.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Feb. 2026
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In 2019, Ito admitted to concealing financial ties to Epstein and stepped down amid backlash over how donations were handled and characterized.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Regulated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regulated. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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