1
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
But defense is heavily regulated by international humanitarian law and weapons testing standards, which in theory should also address the use of artificial intelligence.
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Parmy Olson, Mercury News, 7 Mar. 2026
Electricity supplies are mostly regulated at the state level and managed across regions, using market structures that vary across the country.
—Josh Boak, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
Firearms in South Africa are heavily regulated.
—ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
They're not tested, they're not regulated.
—Scott Butler, Florida Times-Union, 6 Mar. 2026
Nessel said the platform is close enough to outright sports betting that it should be regulated under the same state laws online sportsbooks are.
—Arpan Lobo, Freep.com, 5 Mar. 2026
The measure would apply to all utility companies in Oklahoma, including those not regulated by the state, according to the bill language.
—Emma Murphy, Oklahoma Voice, 5 Mar. 2026
Kalshi — which is one of the world's largest prediction markets and is regulated by the CFTC — in a statement offered its support for federal regulation generally.
—Justin Papp, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2026
The process is regulated by the Illinois School Code, which mandates an April 15 notice deadline for licensed staff and 30 days’ notice prior to the final workday for classified staff, said LeeAnn Betz, the district’s director of communications, strategy and engagement.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
Parmy Olson, Mercury News, 7 Mar. 2026
Electricity supplies are mostly regulated at the state level and managed across regions, using market structures that vary across the country.
—Josh Boak, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
Firearms in South Africa are heavily regulated.
—ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
They're not tested, they're not regulated.
—Scott Butler, Florida Times-Union, 6 Mar. 2026
Nessel said the platform is close enough to outright sports betting that it should be regulated under the same state laws online sportsbooks are.
—Arpan Lobo, Freep.com, 5 Mar. 2026
The measure would apply to all utility companies in Oklahoma, including those not regulated by the state, according to the bill language.
—Emma Murphy, Oklahoma Voice, 5 Mar. 2026
Kalshi — which is one of the world's largest prediction markets and is regulated by the CFTC — in a statement offered its support for federal regulation generally.
—Justin Papp, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2026
The process is regulated by the Illinois School Code, which mandates an April 15 notice deadline for licensed staff and 30 days’ notice prior to the final workday for classified staff, said LeeAnn Betz, the district’s director of communications, strategy and engagement.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regulated
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The exceptions would be Florida and Texas, where Republicans have controlled the state legislatures for decades.—
Hansi Lo Wang,
NPR,
9 Mar. 2026
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But if the rate of growth in broad money is controlled, then higher spending on oil and gasoline will be offset by lower spending on other items, restraining overall inflation.—
Steve H. Hanke,
Fortune,
9 Mar. 2026
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The strikes have targeted at least 123 headquarters, barracks and local bases operated by Iran’s paramilitary organizations, including the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and its Basij militia.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Mostly out of necessity, Ukraine developed cheap interceptor drones known as the Sting system, which are operated by pilots who can guide them to crash into Shahed drones, forcing them to explode.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
7 Mar. 2026
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The message from Balich to Ogalla contained strategy on how the County Board should act on the 143rd Street widening project through Homer Glen, which was a contentious issue.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
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Dozens of aircraft shelters likely contained more planes, hidden from satellite view.—
Gianluca Mezzofiore,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
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All schools will be open, breakfast and lunch will be provided, and all students will be properly supervised.—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
9 Mar. 2026
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Mojtaba Khamenei was selected by Iran's Assembly of Experts, comprised of 88 clerics and supervised by the 12-member Guardian Council, which acts as a watchdog for Iran's constitution.—
Claire Day,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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The treasurer’s office under Russell has put more funds into private and domestic markets and curbed reliance on investment managers who receive large fees for their work.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
11 Mar. 2026
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Crude oil surged as much as 29%, the biggest intraday move since April 2020, as more Gulf producers curbed production and Iran named the son of the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as its new supreme leader.—
Nasteho Said,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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And yet, Trump has also managed to avoid complex questions about those issues — the most pressing before his administration — and despite Democrats and some of his own supporters lashing out over them.—
Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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Gibb managed to get to 17 points, but finished just 6 of 22 from the field.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Mar. 2026
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The average stay there is only nine days, according to ICE data, but some detainees have been kept for months amid court cases or logistical issues related to deportation.—
Morgan Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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The third-year swingman hasn’t totaled less than 17 points in his last eight games and kept the fireworks going against the Heat.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Mar. 2026
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October 23 – November 21 Today must be handled one thing at a time.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Thursday was a momentous day for the district, with teachers demonstrating at campuses, the district calling for a return to negotiations for union leaders and parents trying to determine whether to send their children to school as substitutes handled classroom duties.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Regulated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regulated. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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