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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 supervised
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
Police believe the items may have contained THC and are examining whether Niinami knew the substance is strictly regulated in Japan.
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CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
Any significant change in the way outdoor cultivation is regulated could only be achieved through a change in state law or the administrative rulemaking process.
—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
The funeral industry is regulated to ensure that ethical handling and legal requirements are met.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 2 Sep. 2025
In one case, a company even offered a whisky ISA—an investment vehicle supposedly regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.
—Felipe Schrieberg, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, many of the newer entrants to the market are lightly regulated start-ups that may not pay into the state insolvency fund, according to Bach.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 29 Aug. 2025
Ground ambulance services are also covered under state law if your plan is regulated by the Texas Department of Insurance.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Aug. 2025
Parasite infections are rare in the United States, and many of these cleansing products are not backed by science or regulated for safety.
—Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 25 Aug. 2025
Dietary supplements are minimally regulated by the FDA and may or may not be suitable for you.
—Amy Fischer Ms, Rd, Health, 23 Dec. 2024
CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
Any significant change in the way outdoor cultivation is regulated could only be achieved through a change in state law or the administrative rulemaking process.
—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
The funeral industry is regulated to ensure that ethical handling and legal requirements are met.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 2 Sep. 2025
In one case, a company even offered a whisky ISA—an investment vehicle supposedly regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.
—Felipe Schrieberg, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, many of the newer entrants to the market are lightly regulated start-ups that may not pay into the state insolvency fund, according to Bach.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 29 Aug. 2025
Ground ambulance services are also covered under state law if your plan is regulated by the Texas Department of Insurance.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Aug. 2025
Parasite infections are rare in the United States, and many of these cleansing products are not backed by science or regulated for safety.
—Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 25 Aug. 2025
Dietary supplements are minimally regulated by the FDA and may or may not be suitable for you.
—Amy Fischer Ms, Rd, Health, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regulated
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The Packers controlled the line of scrimmage, holding the league’s top-scoring offense from 2024 to just 13 points.—
Zak Keefer,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Each lighting unit contains three separate color-changing bulbs that can be individually controlled.—
Andrew Gebhart,
PC Magazine,
8 Sep. 2025
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Open to kids ages 4-12, the program has a wide range of kids’ club activities such as crafts, games, and supervised play.—
Judy Koutsky,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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According to Richardson, play between a large dog and a kitten can be very positive for bonding and enrichment, but must always be supervised.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Aug. 2025
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After the fire is fully contained, the next step is to control it.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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The fire is yet to be contained.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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The changes affect libraries operated by Maricopa County and not cities that operate their own libraries, such as Phoenix.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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More Associated Press The plant is operated by a separate entity called HGLA Battery Company, and Hyundai does not directly employ any of the workers at the facility, according to a source who agreed to speak on background to discuss the details of the plant's ownership structure.—
Daniel Bush,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The most serious threat has come from Newcastle, under Saudi Arabian ownership, and even their spending has been curbed by the Premier League’s profit and sustainability rules (PSR).—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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However, any gains in the equity market were curbed by further signs of weakness in the labor market.—
Sean Conlon,Sarah Min,
CNBC,
3 Sep. 2025
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By Sunday evening, the fire crew managed to contain 14% of this wildfire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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In previous years, a private consultant managed the grant distribution process.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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For the past 25 years, the Roadless Area Conservation Rule has kept vital forests and grassland safe from bulldozers, saws, excavators and drilling equipment.—
Ryan Gellert,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
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Head coach Éric Chelle, tasked with steadying the ship after recent stumbles, kept his cards close.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Butler's sister-in-law baked a beautiful red velvet cake and a close friend handled music, hair and more.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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The visiting bench complained that Barca’s Kika Nazareth had handled the ball, but the referee dismissed their appeal.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Regulated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regulated. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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