Synonyms of regulated

regulated

verb

past tense of regulate

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• controlled
• contained
• curbed
• kept
• restrained
• measured
• governed
• suppressed
• constrained
• tamed
• stifled
• ruled
• inhibited
• checked
• held
• stopped
• bridled
• pulled in
• reined (in)
• swallowed
• interrupted
• repressed
• choked (back)
• held back
• arrested
• strangled
• impeded
• smothered
• hindered
• muffled
• hampered
• minced
• blocked
• silenced
• obstructed
• bottled (up)
• squelched
• pocketed
• sank
• muzzled
• handcuffed
• gagged

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• lost
• liberated
• loosened
• expressed
• aired
• unleashed
• took out
• loosed
• vented

2

as in operated

to look after and make decisions about

the government agency that regulates the nuclear power industry in this country

Synonyms & Similar Words

• controlled
• operated
• supervised
• managed
• handled
• conducted
• governed
• oversaw
• administered
• directed
• ran
• kept
• protected
• guided
• tended
• carried on
• administrated
• presided (over)
• watched over
• overlooked
• stewarded
• superintended
• steered
• led
• watched
• safeguarded
• guarded
• cared (for)
• piloted
• minded
• micromanaged
• stage-managed
• comanaged
• codirected

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of regulated

While Kalshi isn’t legally considered a gambling platform, as the app is regulated like commodity trading, multiple states have filed lawsuits to enforce gaming laws. — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 24 July 2026

The number of restaurants in the area is not regulated, and restaurants already are allowed to sell alcohol, according to the staff report. — Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 23 July 2026

That capacity for authentic leadership is regulated every night by sleep. — Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

What circadian scores actually measure Circadian rhythms are found in most living organisms and are regulated by light exposure, behavior and a biological clock mechanism made up of clock genes located in cells throughout the body. — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 21 July 2026

The company also sells mechanical breakdown insurance regulated by the California Department of Insurance, where many warranty providers don't operate. — Michael Kurko, USA Today, 21 July 2026

Private and investor-owned utilities, such as Evergy in the Kansas City area, are regulated by OSHA, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. — Eric Adler july 18, Kansas City Star, 18 July 2026

Some of those gifts came from other media companies regulated by the FCC. — ArsTechnica, 17 July 2026

Nicotine, while addictive, is legal – though heavily regulated – and the legal status of cannabis is evolving. — Jonathan Caulkins, The Conversation, 17 July 2026