Synonyms of regulates

regulates

verb

present tense third-person singular of regulate

1

as in contains

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

• contains
• controls
• curbs
• keeps
• restrains
• governs
• suppresses
• inhibits
• stifles
• tames
• constrains
• measures
• holds
• rules
• checks
• reins (in)
• stops
• pulls in
• represses
• bridles
• interrupts
• impedes
• hinders
• swallows
• smothers
• obstructs
• muffles
• strangles
• chokes (back)
• hampers
• holds back
• blocks
• squelches
• bottles (up)
• pockets
• arrests
• silences
• minces
• sinks
• muzzles
• handcuffs
• gags

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• loses
• loosens
• liberates
• expresses
• unleashes
• looses
• takes out
• airs
• vents

2

as in supervises

to look after and make decisions about

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• supervises
• operates
• oversees
• manages
• governs
• conducts
• controls
• handles
• runs
• directs
• administers
• keeps
• tends
• protects
• guides
• administrates
• overlooks
• superintends
• presides (over)
• watches over
• carries on
• steers
• leads
• stewards
• watches
• minds
• safeguards
• cares (for)
• pilots
• guards
• micromanages
• stage-manages
• codirects
• comanages

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of regulates

Niacinamide — a multi-functional ingredient that strengthens the skin barrier, regulates oil production, and calms and fades discoloration — is also in the mix. — Claudia Fisher, PEOPLE, 29 Aug. 2026

There’s also research that indicates microplastics cause disruptions to our endocrine system, which regulates our hormones. — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Aug. 2026

The Porter Town Council on Tuesday unanimously approved the ordinance that regulates truck traffic. — Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2026

The city did not refer Chico's concern about the Morgans to the state agency that regulates funeral homes —the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, or IDFPR. — Casey Toner, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026

While some states prohibit shutoffs throughout the hot summer months, the Oklahoma Corporation Commission, which regulates utilities in the state, allows them, so long as the heat index is under 101 degrees. — Scott Horsley, NPR, 26 Aug. 2026

Rousting caregivers at night Villa Serena’s ALFs have been repeatedly cited by the Agency for Health Care Administration, which regulates nursing homes and ALFs in Florida. — Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026

His department, through The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, regulates self-driving vehicles. — Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026

Research suggests the body’s circadian rhythm—the internal clock that regulates sleep, hormones, and metabolism—is partly influenced by meal timing. — Trista Chan, HEALTH, 17 Aug. 2026