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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
And actually, the Bell Telephone Company was that way at one point, but they were regulated.
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Alex Crippen, CNBC, 4 Apr. 2026
Banks are tightly regulated by laws meant to protect consumers from theft and fraud.
—Megan Cassidy, San Francisco Chronicle, 3 Apr. 2026
Kalshi, on the other hand, is federally regulated, overseen by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).
—Kelli María Korducki, thehustle.co, 3 Apr. 2026
When your sleep quality or consistency fluctuates, your body has a harder time keeping things regulated, which can result in sluggish energy levels, tiredness, and fatigue.
—Kristen Gasnick, Verywell Health, 3 Apr. 2026
Rather than decreasing the volume of betting, this restriction weakens legal operators by removing the clearest signals consumers have about which platforms are regulated and safe.
—Cláudia Nunes, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
The Commission is currently collecting public comments on how these markets should be regulated.
—Nic Puckrin, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026
The Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) requires the EPA to establish contaminants on this list that public water suppliers must monitor but that are not already regulated.
—Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 2 Apr. 2026
In legal filings, Kalshi has argued that it's already regulated by the federal Commodity Futures Trading Commission and that having to operate in 50 different ways to appease 50 different states isn't possible.
—Todd Bookman, NPR, 2 Apr. 2026
Alex Crippen, CNBC, 4 Apr. 2026
Banks are tightly regulated by laws meant to protect consumers from theft and fraud.
—Megan Cassidy, San Francisco Chronicle, 3 Apr. 2026
Kalshi, on the other hand, is federally regulated, overseen by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).
—Kelli María Korducki, thehustle.co, 3 Apr. 2026
When your sleep quality or consistency fluctuates, your body has a harder time keeping things regulated, which can result in sluggish energy levels, tiredness, and fatigue.
—Kristen Gasnick, Verywell Health, 3 Apr. 2026
Rather than decreasing the volume of betting, this restriction weakens legal operators by removing the clearest signals consumers have about which platforms are regulated and safe.
—Cláudia Nunes, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
The Commission is currently collecting public comments on how these markets should be regulated.
—Nic Puckrin, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026
The Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) requires the EPA to establish contaminants on this list that public water suppliers must monitor but that are not already regulated.
—Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 2 Apr. 2026
In legal filings, Kalshi has argued that it's already regulated by the federal Commodity Futures Trading Commission and that having to operate in 50 different ways to appease 50 different states isn't possible.
—Todd Bookman, NPR, 2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regulated
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The board was controlled by Evers appointees when Rothman was hired.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Apr. 2026
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The painting was purchased at auction from Christie’s by International Art Center, a holding company controlled by Nahmad, in 1996 and placed in storage in Switzerland.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
6 Apr. 2026
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The venue is operated by Another Planet Entertainment and has hosted around 80 shows in its first year, with nearly half selling out.—
Madisen Keavy,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Law enforcement who responded to the scene of the crisis like Jeff Boyes, a SWAT team member and sniper, operated with a similar initial understanding.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2026
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Right now, at this very moment, the total amount of entropy contained within the observable Universe is greater than it’s ever been before.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
9 Apr. 2026
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The fire was contained over the course of 40 minutes with 68 firefighters at the scene, Lyndsey Lantz, a spokesperson for the department, said in a statement.—
Jasmine Mendez,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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Muscle Distribution has announced plans to release the 2019 4K restoration, which was conducted by Criterion and supervised by May herself, beginning with a Film at Lincoln Center engagement in June before national expansion follows.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
8 Apr. 2026
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In a March 25 court filing, federal prosecutors requested a prison sentence of 180 months, or 15 years, followed by three years’ supervised release.—
Daniel Arkin,
NBC news,
8 Apr. 2026
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Remember those bills moving through the Georgia Legislature that would have protected consumers from rising energy costs from data center expansion or curbed the multimillion-dollar tax breaks that have turned Georgia into a veritable data center cabbage patch?—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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That's up from a roughly $250 billion market during the Great Recession, as more stringent lending standards on traditional banks curbed their lending to mid-sized businesses.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The scooter rider managed to evade police by making a U-turn, cops said.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
10 Apr. 2026
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In 34 seasons, the Rockies have managed only five playoff berths, never won a National League West title and appeared in one World Series in 2007, swept by the Boston Red Sox in a buzzkill end to the most magical run in baseball history.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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La Familia kept drumming and chanting through the entire game, determined to help lift Messi and his teammates to victory.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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After a series of intricate passes, Reus found room and sent a shot toward goal, but Minnesota goalkeeper Drake Callender kept the initial shot out.—
Damian Calhoun,
Daily News,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The company conducting the implosion has previously handled several high-profile demolitions, including the historic Deauville Hotel, South Shore Hospital, and the remaining structure of the Surfside condominium building.—
Nikiya Carrero,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Theatrical bookings and marketing outreach will be handled by Tejinder Jouhal and Krushil Patel, while Tony Gill’s diversity PR and marketing agency Media House Global will lead the publicity campaign, with producer and publicist Dheeraj Agnihotri in an advisory role.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Regulated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regulated. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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