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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
Additionally, the department licenses and regulates insurance companies operating in Arkansas, administers the state government's workers' compensation program, provides Medicare counseling to senior citizens, and investigates consumer complaints and insurance fraud.
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Arkansas Online, 6 Nov. 2025
The act formed the FCC, the government agency that regulates broadcast TV networks, like Disney’s ABC.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2025
Alicia Johnson and Peter Hubbard defeated Republican incumbents, narrowing the GOP’s majority to 3-2 on the body that regulates utilities statewide.
—News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
This was the case last month at a meeting of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), which regulates pollution from the international shipping fleet, where US diplomats acted in concert with major oil-producing nations to scuttle what would have been the world’s first carbon tax.
—Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
Like several of her colleagues, Strickland submitted anonymous complaints to the Department of Agriculture, which regulates facilities and labs under the Animal Welfare Act.
—Ava Kofman, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
Then there's the homeostatic sleep drive, which is the other major biological mechanism that regulates sleep.
—NPR, 2 Nov. 2025
The Food and Drug Administration regulates HIV prescription drugs, known as antiretroviral therapy, which are used to manage the virus that causes AIDS.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2025
Others add a top layer of soft memory foam that regulates the mattress’s temperature and adjusts to the natural highs and lows of the user’s body.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2025
Arkansas Online, 6 Nov. 2025
The act formed the FCC, the government agency that regulates broadcast TV networks, like Disney’s ABC.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2025
Alicia Johnson and Peter Hubbard defeated Republican incumbents, narrowing the GOP’s majority to 3-2 on the body that regulates utilities statewide.
—News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
This was the case last month at a meeting of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), which regulates pollution from the international shipping fleet, where US diplomats acted in concert with major oil-producing nations to scuttle what would have been the world’s first carbon tax.
—Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
Like several of her colleagues, Strickland submitted anonymous complaints to the Department of Agriculture, which regulates facilities and labs under the Animal Welfare Act.
—Ava Kofman, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
Then there's the homeostatic sleep drive, which is the other major biological mechanism that regulates sleep.
—NPR, 2 Nov. 2025
The Food and Drug Administration regulates HIV prescription drugs, known as antiretroviral therapy, which are used to manage the virus that causes AIDS.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2025
Others add a top layer of soft memory foam that regulates the mattress’s temperature and adjusts to the natural highs and lows of the user’s body.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regulates
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Merino wool, on the other hand, is a cold-weather classic, and my suitcase for winters in Wyoming always contains several tees and tops made with the fabric.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
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Honey contains mainy sugar along with amino acids, minerals ,and vitamins that give it antioxidant sand anti-inflammatory benefits.—
Gillian Mohney,
Verywell Health,
7 Nov. 2025
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Sebastio supervises retail, finance and an in-house team of three designers for product consistency, as the brand was first inspired by his own and his father’s wardrobe.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
10 Oct. 2025
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The assistant chief directly supervises section commanders, providing leadership, mentorship and guidance.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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The demo will also look at emergency procedures, including those involving the Power Distribution Unit (PDU), which controls power from the solar array and battery packs.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 Nov. 2025
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More than 60% of 136 facilities connected to missile production or the Chinese military’s rocket force, which controls China’s nuclear arsenal, showed signs of expansion in satellite images.—
Tamara Qiblawi,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Milwaukee operates on a tight budget and has thrived on developing pitchers from within the organization or signing cheaper players.—
Aaliyan Mohammed,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Sage Harvest stopped offering cooking classes out of the Brady Street space last year after Glorioso's Italian Market was sold to a group owned in part by members of the Presta family, which operates Valli Produce, a grocery store chain in northeastern Illinois.—
Angelika Ytuarte,
jsonline.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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In a Republican-majority House, Calvert has significant influence as chairman of the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, which oversees Pentagon spending.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Nov. 2025
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The exploitation of the Studio TF1 library titles is done is in unison with the group’s cinema production division led by Nathalie Toulza Madar, which also oversees the catalog and restorations.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
7 Nov. 2025
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Even at a high average annual value, the lack of years keeps mid-market teams in the mix.—
Patrick McAvoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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The organization keeps the food banks in a rotation so distributions go out evenly, although the nonprofit also considers which pantries are most in need.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
5 Nov. 2025
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Her firm manages several ETFs with exposure to the technology sector, including the SPDR NYSE Technology ETF, which has gained 38% so far this year as of Friday’s close.—
Blair Bao,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
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The National Film Development Corporation, established in 1975, manages the Waves Film Bazaar, connecting Indian creators with global markets.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
8 Nov. 2025
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Video shows the moment an officer in camouflage and tactical gear approaches an individual, after which another officer tackles the person, restrains them with plastic handcuffs, and leads them away.—
Hanna Park,
CNN Money,
2 Oct. 2025
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An 1878 law known as the Posse Comitatus Act generally restrains the use of the military for such purposes.—
Margaret Talbot,
New Yorker,
17 Aug. 2025
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“Regulates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regulates. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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