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

Hundreds of those grants were later reinstated when a federal judge ruled that the slap-dash nature of the terminations violated the Administrative Procedures Act, which regulates how agencies are supposed to change policies. — Anil Oza, STAT, 17 Sep. 2026

And pets aren’t the only thing Cedarfield regulates, its covenants also prohibit residents from drying or airing clothing and bedding outdoors except in areas approved by the HOA board. — Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2026

James voted in favor of the project despite previously expressing concerns about how the county regulates data centers. — Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 15 Sep. 2026

Originally filed in July, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission — which regulates derivatives contracts — approved the listing of the perpetuals this week. — Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2026

Paper items also break down faster in warm weather and when compost piles are turned frequently, which regulates the compost temperature and introduces fresh oxygen for the microbes that break down the organic matter. — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2026

The court found the federal Pipeline Safety Act comprehensively regulates interstate pipeline safety, meaning individual states cannot interfere with or override federal authority on these operations. — Keith Matheny, Freep.com, 9 Sep. 2026

My office of the comptroller regulates crematories and oversees preneed sales of funeral services and merchandise. — Susana Mendoza, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2026

Creator @jennifertrucken, for instance, says Korean slow jogging — a trend originating in Japan — improves aerobic capacity, regulates blood sugar, and improves leg strength. — Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 8 Sep. 2026