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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
Like other Gazans, many Christians in the enclave say their lives have long been overshadowed by a cycle of wars with Israel and an Israeli-Egyptian blockade that tightly regulates travel and commerce.
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Aaron Boxerman, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
The Federal Aviation Administration regulates drones and light shows and permitted the Holiday Drone Show at Lake Eola on Saturday.
—Natalia Jaramillo, Orlando Sentinel, 22 Dec. 2024
If there were international consensus on the global gold reserves still in the ground, then trade and ownership of such reserves could also be handled through an international treaty system that regulates ownership of gold reserves, rather than through physical extraction of the metal.
—Saleem H. Ali, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
The bill regulates best practices regarding the health and safety, care, treatment and appropriate placement of youth in boarding schools, boot camps and other youth centers, according to Congress and the organization's website.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
For example, biologists have assumed for decades that the immune system regulates itself, without the intervention of our brains.
—Quanta Magazine, 18 Dec. 2024
This receptor protein is most commonly found in the spine and in the brain, and regulates pain signals and perception.
—New Atlas, 14 Dec. 2024
Now, some are suggesting that Welch may have run afoul of the Securities and Exchange Commission, an independent oversight agency that regulates financial markets, including cryptocurrency.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
Similar to the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), the Québec Maple Syrup Producers federation regulates the production of syrup to control its price, putting a quota on how much syrup would sell each year.
—Olivia B. Waxman, TIME, 6 Dec. 2024
Aaron Boxerman, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
The Federal Aviation Administration regulates drones and light shows and permitted the Holiday Drone Show at Lake Eola on Saturday.
—Natalia Jaramillo, Orlando Sentinel, 22 Dec. 2024
If there were international consensus on the global gold reserves still in the ground, then trade and ownership of such reserves could also be handled through an international treaty system that regulates ownership of gold reserves, rather than through physical extraction of the metal.
—Saleem H. Ali, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
The bill regulates best practices regarding the health and safety, care, treatment and appropriate placement of youth in boarding schools, boot camps and other youth centers, according to Congress and the organization's website.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
For example, biologists have assumed for decades that the immune system regulates itself, without the intervention of our brains.
—Quanta Magazine, 18 Dec. 2024
This receptor protein is most commonly found in the spine and in the brain, and regulates pain signals and perception.
—New Atlas, 14 Dec. 2024
Now, some are suggesting that Welch may have run afoul of the Securities and Exchange Commission, an independent oversight agency that regulates financial markets, including cryptocurrency.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
Similar to the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), the Québec Maple Syrup Producers federation regulates the production of syrup to control its price, putting a quota on how much syrup would sell each year.
—Olivia B. Waxman, TIME, 6 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regulates
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But the problem, experts say, is that sewage today contains a host of chemicals, including PFAS, generated by businesses, factories and homes.—
Hiroko Tabuchi,
New York Times,
27 Dec. 2024
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Products, like Latisse—which contains an ingredient called Prostaglandin—were specially formulated to help lashes grow long.—
Lorena Meouchi,
Vogue,
27 Dec. 2024
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Ant operates Alipay, one of the two major apps for mobile payments in China.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
24 Mar. 2025
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Notably, Diamondback operates a major portion of Viper’s acreage, which gives visibility and reduces a key uncertainty that is usually associated with companies in the minerals space.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
23 Mar. 2025
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Next Tuesday, the team and the city (as well as the trust that oversees the land White Stadium is on) will head to trial and defend the stadium renovation.—
Meg Linehan,
The Athletic,
15 Mar. 2025
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Lee Hutchinson Senior Technology Editor Lee is the Senior Technology Editor, and oversees story development for the gadget, culture, IT, and video sections of Ars Technica.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
14 Mar. 2025
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The film keeps us confined to Linda’s apartment, only occasionally breaking to bring us out onto the roof, the New York City afternoon (and eventually nighttime) backdrop a soothing balm to claustrophobia.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
27 Jan. 2025
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While other shows would have wasted no time to set them up as a romantic couple, Mythic Quest keeps them as platonic friends while still managing to explore deep interpersonal issues.—
Joel Thayer,
Newsweek,
27 Jan. 2025
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Part of Historic Garden Week's uniqueness is that each club manages its individual tour, including selecting the homes and providing staffing on its tour date.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
12 Apr. 2025
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But How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies manages that magic trick.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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Prince William is patron of the Welsh Rugby Union, which governs the game in Wales, while Princess Kate supports Rugby Football Union, its counterpart in England.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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Princess Kate, 43, is patron of the Rugby Football Union which governs the game in England, while Prince William, 42, is patron of the Welsh Rugby Union.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
13 Mar. 2025
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The company, which conducts air cargo flights and charter services, did not disclose the names of the pilots.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC News,
18 Dec. 2024
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House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY) indicated that House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) has a trump card in his deck, which will prove to be invaluable once Congress conducts its House speaker vote next month.—
Asher Notheis,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
17 Dec. 2024
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Sancho made one or two good recovery runs to track Munoz, but those efforts were not consistent, leaving Cucurella to defend one-on-one too often.—
Liam Twomey,
The Athletic,
4 Jan. 2025
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Shoppers mention that the set runs large, so consider sizing down.—
Annita Katee,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Jan. 2025
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“Regulates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regulates. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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