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
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2
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 United Kingdom, by contrast, strictly regulates fertility centers.
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Elizabeth Chuck, NBC news, 3 Apr. 2026
The effect changes how your liver regulates cholesterol production and clearance from the bloodstream, often leading to higher circulating LDL levels.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 3 Apr. 2026
The federal agency that regulates derivatives markets is ready to put the hammer down on prediction markets.
—Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
In the latest case, Colorado officials argued that the law − which is similar to restrictions in about half the states – regulates professional conduct, not speech.
—Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
Under Oregon law, the Oregon State Lottery, which regulates sports betting in the state, is not supposed to let DraftKings offer iGaming.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 30 Mar. 2026
Type 1 diabetes is a chronic autoimmune condition in which the body doesn’t produce enough insulin, a hormone produced in the pancreas that regulates blood sugar.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 28 Mar. 2026
These included an anti-HIV antibody, a GLP-1-like peptide used for type 2 diabetes, and leptin, which regulates appetite.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 27 Mar. 2026
Human tissues can respond to light in ways that extend beyond vision — through photoreceptor signalling in the eye that regulates circadian rhythms, mood, alertness and other functions, as well as through light-sensitive metabolic processes in cells.
—Lynne Peeples, Scientific American, 26 Mar. 2026
Elizabeth Chuck, NBC news, 3 Apr. 2026
The effect changes how your liver regulates cholesterol production and clearance from the bloodstream, often leading to higher circulating LDL levels.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 3 Apr. 2026
The federal agency that regulates derivatives markets is ready to put the hammer down on prediction markets.
—Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
In the latest case, Colorado officials argued that the law − which is similar to restrictions in about half the states – regulates professional conduct, not speech.
—Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
Under Oregon law, the Oregon State Lottery, which regulates sports betting in the state, is not supposed to let DraftKings offer iGaming.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 30 Mar. 2026
Type 1 diabetes is a chronic autoimmune condition in which the body doesn’t produce enough insulin, a hormone produced in the pancreas that regulates blood sugar.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 28 Mar. 2026
These included an anti-HIV antibody, a GLP-1-like peptide used for type 2 diabetes, and leptin, which regulates appetite.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 27 Mar. 2026
Human tissues can respond to light in ways that extend beyond vision — through photoreceptor signalling in the eye that regulates circadian rhythms, mood, alertness and other functions, as well as through light-sensitive metabolic processes in cells.
—Lynne Peeples, Scientific American, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regulates
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Neither collection of documents contains a smoking gun.—
Ronan Farrow,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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At this stage, the chicks are fed small bites of fish or other prey, and the parents’ saliva, which contains electrolytes and antibodies, helps give the eaglets a healthy start.—
Shafiq Najib,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
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At Fordham University, hundreds of female students gather for Smart Women Securities meets to learn about analyzing equities and financial statements, according to Rosa Romeo, a Fordham accounting professor who supervises the group.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, the Minnesota State Patrol, which supervises security at the Capitol complex, had a more conservative estimate of around 100,000.—
Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
30 Mar. 2026
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In the works for more than two years, a proposal to erect a striking, $256 million waterfront museum that honors the United States Navy’s maritime special operations force will soon go before the government body that controls the site.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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The beneficiaries of tax giveaways vary depending on who controls the White House and Congress.—
Wayne Winegarden,
Oc Register,
5 Apr. 2026
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The need in the north Overland Park operates one indoor pool, three outdoor pools and five water play areas to serve its population, according to the master plan draft.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
5 Apr. 2026
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The website operates without flashy graphics, partisan commentary, eyeball-grabbing videos, or the snark characteristic of partisan political media, instead presenting headlines and summaries in plain, unadorned fashion.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Apr. 2026
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Rothman has led the system that oversees the state's four-year universities, including the flagship Madison campus, for nearly four years.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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The state Senate’s committee that oversees higher education scheduled a hearing for Thursday for 10 regents whose appointments by Evers have yet to be confirmed.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Jansen has yet to falter and keeps cashing in on one-year deals as a result.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Apr. 2026
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As the market of products commonly available at gas stations and smoke shops keeps changing rapidly, and state lawmakers have struggled to pass regulations in recent years, individual cities have been stepping in.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
6 Apr. 2026
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Twenty years after her diagnosis, Stones manages the condition through regular exercise and good nutrition and advocates for bone health, developing bone-friendly recipes inspired by her love of baking and shared with the Royal Osteoporosis Society in the United Kingdom.—
Hadia Zainab,
CNN Money,
2 Apr. 2026
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Officials state the move will place leadership closer to the Western lands the agency manages and improve its mission.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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At certain points in the novel, that distance calcifies and restrains his writing.—
Taran Dugal,
New Yorker,
4 Mar. 2026
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And most of the officials agreed that the Fed’s key rate is close to a level that neither stimulates nor restrains the economy.—
Christopher Rugaber,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Regulates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regulates. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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