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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
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as in supervises
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 regulates
The couple submitted a complaint to the oil division of the Oklahoma Corporation Commission, which regulates the state’s oil and gas industry and is responsible for addressing related pollution.
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Nick Bowlin, The Frontier, 16 Feb. 2026
Beet juice influences nitric oxide production, which regulates blood pressure and oxygen delivery throughout the body.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 16 Feb. 2026
Its soft wool blend feels great and regulates my temperature expertly.
—Lisa Jhung, Outside, 11 Feb. 2026
Moreover, many drug tests have been cleared by the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments, which regulates laboratories that perform professional testing.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
The vessels also showed genetic activity and physical properties similar to those seen in the developing human brain, including features of the blood-brain barrier, which regulates what enters and exits brain tissue.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 10 Feb. 2026
This is unacceptable from the nation’s aviation safety regulator and points to deeper structural problems within the FAA, which provides air traffic control services and regulates them.
—Marc Scribner, Oc Register, 8 Feb. 2026
The tuber also provides vitamin C, which acts as an antioxidant, and fiber, which aids digestion, boosts satiety, and regulates blood sugar.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 4 Feb. 2026
Other studies have found a link between strokes that damaged the right uncinate fasciculus with loss of empathy, suggesting this tract somehow regulates emotions that affect moral conduct.
—Christopher M. Filley, The Conversation, 3 Feb. 2026
Nick Bowlin, The Frontier, 16 Feb. 2026
Beet juice influences nitric oxide production, which regulates blood pressure and oxygen delivery throughout the body.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 16 Feb. 2026
Its soft wool blend feels great and regulates my temperature expertly.
—Lisa Jhung, Outside, 11 Feb. 2026
Moreover, many drug tests have been cleared by the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments, which regulates laboratories that perform professional testing.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
The vessels also showed genetic activity and physical properties similar to those seen in the developing human brain, including features of the blood-brain barrier, which regulates what enters and exits brain tissue.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 10 Feb. 2026
This is unacceptable from the nation’s aviation safety regulator and points to deeper structural problems within the FAA, which provides air traffic control services and regulates them.
—Marc Scribner, Oc Register, 8 Feb. 2026
The tuber also provides vitamin C, which acts as an antioxidant, and fiber, which aids digestion, boosts satiety, and regulates blood sugar.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 4 Feb. 2026
Other studies have found a link between strokes that damaged the right uncinate fasciculus with loss of empathy, suggesting this tract somehow regulates emotions that affect moral conduct.
—Christopher M. Filley, The Conversation, 3 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regulates
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Black tea contains polyphenols, such as theaflavins and thearubigins, that act like prebiotics, benefiting the bacteria in your microbiome.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
15 Feb. 2026
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For instance, some soil contains too much clay, causing drainage problems.—
David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
15 Feb. 2026
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Rodriguez works at an after-school program in Orange County and supervises third graders.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Jan. 2026
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The position directly supervises all parole agent specialists and parole agent supervisors assigned to the Division of Training Unit.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
January 5,
Sacbee.com,
5 Jan. 2026
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The office controls an annual budget of approximately $10 billion, with more than 22,000 employees.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 Feb. 2026
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But the president ultimately controls both parties to the lawsuit.—
Will Gottsegen,
The Atlantic,
13 Feb. 2026
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Physically present where Jackpocket operates.—
USA Today staff,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
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Everybody operates best at a different [emotional] level.—
Brian Mann,
NPR,
15 Feb. 2026
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Mark Lanier, a lawyer for the plaintiff, questioned Mosseri on Wednesday about whether Instagram chooses profits over the health and safety of minors and whether Mosseri oversees an app that hooks younger users.—
Samantha Delouya,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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There’s more, including Nolte’s Money, a dad-like presence who oversees Davis’ stints.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Velzeboer's victory keeps the 1,000 title in Dutch hands.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Feb. 2026
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The Fyy Travel Cable Organizer keeps cords, earbuds, and adapters neatly in one place, so everything is easily accessible at the gate or in your seat.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Feb. 2026
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Hongkong Land remains one of the largest landlords in Central; the developer manages about $50 billion of assets overall.—
Angelica Ang,
Fortune,
5 Feb. 2026
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This layer assigns goals, manages priorities, and optimizes overall operations.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Feb. 2026
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According to projections made at the December meeting, that’s only about half a percentage point from the committee consensus on the neutral rate, or one that neither supports nor restrains growth.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
5 Jan. 2026
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There are also possible free speech claims if the law restrains NIL opportunities and interferes with First Amendment freedom of expression.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
9 Dec. 2025
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“Regulates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regulates. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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