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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
Records show the agency that primarily regulates hydropower dams, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, sent warning letters for years to a shifting cast of owners while granting multiple extensions.
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CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
The bill, led by Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias, regulates the fastest and most high-powered e-bikes, and defines and regulates other micromobility devices, such as scooters, skateboards and unicycles.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
Though adults over 21 are allowed to recreationally use the still-federally illicit substance, the state still regulates various aspects of consumption, possession and sales of marijuana plants and products.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Mulch helps retain soil moisture, suppresses weeds, and regulates soil temperature, says Putnam.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026
Still, the city charter requires them to file annual reports with the city secretary’s office, which some do while others point to their online reports with the state agency that regulates them.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Apr. 2026
Fluoride is not required by the Environmental Protection Agency, which regulates drinking water.
—Pien Huang, NPR, 15 Apr. 2026
Now, Merck did their clinical trials and they did get approved from the Food and Drug Administration, which regulates drugs in the United States at 200 milligrams and 400 milligrams.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
The lawsuit specifically mentions Connecticut’s Trust Act, which regulates how state and local law enforcement agents can coordinate with federal immigration agents.
—Emilia Otte, Hartford Courant, 14 Apr. 2026
CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
The bill, led by Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias, regulates the fastest and most high-powered e-bikes, and defines and regulates other micromobility devices, such as scooters, skateboards and unicycles.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
Though adults over 21 are allowed to recreationally use the still-federally illicit substance, the state still regulates various aspects of consumption, possession and sales of marijuana plants and products.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Mulch helps retain soil moisture, suppresses weeds, and regulates soil temperature, says Putnam.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026
Still, the city charter requires them to file annual reports with the city secretary’s office, which some do while others point to their online reports with the state agency that regulates them.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Apr. 2026
Fluoride is not required by the Environmental Protection Agency, which regulates drinking water.
—Pien Huang, NPR, 15 Apr. 2026
Now, Merck did their clinical trials and they did get approved from the Food and Drug Administration, which regulates drugs in the United States at 200 milligrams and 400 milligrams.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
The lawsuit specifically mentions Connecticut’s Trust Act, which regulates how state and local law enforcement agents can coordinate with federal immigration agents.
—Emilia Otte, Hartford Courant, 14 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regulates
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Lawlor’s book contains chapters devoted to politics, but her inclination to reach for examples of the reasonable and unreasonable that any reader will intuitively share serves her less well here.—
Nikhil Krishnan,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Every yard contains underground pipes that bring in services such as natural gas and water and carry away sewage.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2026
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The Chinese government officially recognizes five religions — Buddhism, Taoism, Catholicism, Protestantism and Islam — and tightly supervises them.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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The group recruits, trains and supervises volunteers who represent children in the foster care system in juvenile courts, according to its website.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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One is called cervical dystonia with torticollis, which basically is in the part of my brain that controls movement.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
19 Apr. 2026
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For years, many Hungarian journalists have, privately at least, expressed exasperation with the state controls on their work.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
19 Apr. 2026
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It’s been really awesome to watch the difference in how everyone operates.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
19 Apr. 2026
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The current system operates at relatively modest energies, producing visible light.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Apr. 2026
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Ahead of Wednesday’s hearings, experts said his handling of them could affect his chances at a pivotal moment of his reelection campaign and set the tone for how Congress oversees the nation’s health agenda at a time of rampant distrust and misinformation.—
Ali Swenson,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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How Cassidy handles the hearings could affect his chances at a pivotal moment of his reelection campaign and set the tone for how Congress oversees the nation's health agenda at a time of rampant distrust and misinformation.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Apr. 2026
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The sporty stripes add personality, while the durable outsole keeps them practical for full days of exploring.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Apr. 2026
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The Sheep Detectives star Brett Goldstein keeps it cool for the film's premiere in New York City on April 19.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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The emergency room doctor recommended an ultrasound, but DHS, ICE and CoreCivic, which manages Dilley, denied the request, the court filings say.—
Mike Hixenbaugh,
NBC news,
16 Apr. 2026
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Part of the delay in opening the Automated People Mover has been a series of ongoing disputes between Los Angeles World Airports, the city agency that manages LAX; and the contractor in charge of building the train system, LAX Integrated Express Solutions, or LINXS.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
16 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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