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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
Here’s a helpful primer about what hormones do, how your body regulates them, and tips for supporting your hormone health in ways that actually work.
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Rachel Reiff Ellis, SELF, 23 Jan. 2026
The old guard is crumbling, as the NCAA no longer regulates the economic exchange of value between schools and their players—not to mention the outside intervention of third-party interests.
—Dr. Marcus Collins, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Potassium regulates fluid balance and blood pressure, and supports proper muscle and nerve function.
—Zia Sherrell, Health, 21 Jan. 2026
Nothing regulates body temperature better than wool, and these two running midlayers from Tracksmith prove that.
—Lisa Jhung, Outside, 21 Jan. 2026
The commission regulates commercial nuclear power plants and other uses of nuclear materials.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
Another critical role of protein is in the production of enzymes that help break down food, release energy and build new molecules, as well as in the production of hormones such as insulin, which regulates blood sugar.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 19 Jan. 2026
Although Connecticut’s law strictly regulates the way data collected by speed and red light cameras can be used, Dan Barrett, the legal director of the ACLU of Connecticut, said the organization is concerned about their use.
—Emilia Otte, Hartford Courant, 19 Jan. 2026
There’s melatonin, for example — which regulates circadian rhythms and sleep.
—Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 18 Jan. 2026
Rachel Reiff Ellis, SELF, 23 Jan. 2026
The old guard is crumbling, as the NCAA no longer regulates the economic exchange of value between schools and their players—not to mention the outside intervention of third-party interests.
—Dr. Marcus Collins, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Potassium regulates fluid balance and blood pressure, and supports proper muscle and nerve function.
—Zia Sherrell, Health, 21 Jan. 2026
Nothing regulates body temperature better than wool, and these two running midlayers from Tracksmith prove that.
—Lisa Jhung, Outside, 21 Jan. 2026
The commission regulates commercial nuclear power plants and other uses of nuclear materials.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
Another critical role of protein is in the production of enzymes that help break down food, release energy and build new molecules, as well as in the production of hormones such as insulin, which regulates blood sugar.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 19 Jan. 2026
Although Connecticut’s law strictly regulates the way data collected by speed and red light cameras can be used, Dan Barrett, the legal director of the ACLU of Connecticut, said the organization is concerned about their use.
—Emilia Otte, Hartford Courant, 19 Jan. 2026
There’s melatonin, for example — which regulates circadian rhythms and sleep.
—Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 18 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regulates
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Use Paint to Refresh Cracked Wood Start by cleaning the wood with hot, soapy water that contains a degreasing agent.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
11 Jan. 2026
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DeFi advocates also want to ensure the market structure bill contains language allowing individuals to self-custody their crypto.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
11 Jan. 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 state Department of Education controls public education, under the leadership of the governor and the Legislature.—
SHELLEY SMITH SPECIAL TO THE DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE,
Arkansas Online,
10 Jan. 2026
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The situation is not all that different from that along the Mississippi, Missouri or Tennessee rivers, where a series of dams controls water flow.—
Amy Green,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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The spa Asian—specifically, Balinese—influences are again evident in the decor, massage techniques, and ingredients used at the 30,000-square-foot Mandara Spa, the Atlantis location of the beloved wellness brand that operates at resorts around the world and on Norwegian Cruise Line sailings.—
Jesse Ashlock,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Jan. 2026
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Standing against them is notorious kingpin Bada Chaudhary (Sharad Kelkar), whose syndicate operates through layers of deceit through corridors in Saudi Arabia, Ethopia, Italy, Thailand and the UK.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
7 Jan. 2026
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Powell this week oversees his third-to-last meeting as chair, with his term ending on May 15.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
28 Jan. 2026
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According to Arno Eichberger, who oversees scientific operations, the simulator produces results that closely match real-world driving conditions.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Jan. 2026
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Hot honey salmon keeps well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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Daniel, for his part, keeps his feet on the ground amid aspirations for bigger milestones.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2026
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Sauve manages all of the city's recycling and waste diversion programs, and he's seen a lot in his more than two decades with the city.—
Tara Molina,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Even though Shane and Ilya don’t suddenly become public and proud gay hockey icons like Scott Hunter by the end of the season, Tierney still manages to fulfill the compensatory and combative requirements of the romance genre through two moving declarations of love.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Jan. 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 29 Jan. 2026.
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