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as in controlling
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 supervising
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 regulating
Indeed, China joined with Russia in September to push for a six-month extension of the JCPOA, arguing that more time was needed for diplomatic efforts and pointing to what Beijing saw as signs that Iran wanted to engage with the international community on regulating its nuclear program.
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Melissa Bell, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2025
On October 18, the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), a 2015 deal regulating and monitoring Iran's nuclear activities, expired, and deadlock looms over further negotiations for a new agreement.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
Monkeys seen in water like this are likely searching for food, escaping danger, regulating their body temperature, or playing, researchers at the Wisconsin National Primate Research Centers say.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
The Consumer Data Industry Association, which represents credit bureaus, did not respond to a request for comment about the new CFPB rule, but the industry group has argued that regulating medical debt should be left to the federal government.
—Kff Health News, Oc Register, 28 Oct. 2025
The city follows state statutes regulating alcohol and tobacco locations; Washington County handles licensing of tobacco for the city, Stopa said.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 26 Oct. 2025
According to certain segments of the wellness crowd, this is tantamount to taking a shvitz in Chernobyl, because the light emitted by modern devices is mostly in the blue range of the spectrum, and the photoreceptors regulating our circadian rhythms are particularly attuned to blue photons.
—Rowan Jacobsen, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
This three-piece set from Chezmoi Collection includes a bedspread and two matching shams that resist pilling, shrinking, and thinning over time, all while regulating temperature to prevent overheating.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2025
To manage your thirst, try limiting your salt intake, drinking enough water throughout the day, and regulating your bedroom temperature.
—Lauren O'Connor, Health, 23 Oct. 2025
Melissa Bell, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2025
On October 18, the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), a 2015 deal regulating and monitoring Iran's nuclear activities, expired, and deadlock looms over further negotiations for a new agreement.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
Monkeys seen in water like this are likely searching for food, escaping danger, regulating their body temperature, or playing, researchers at the Wisconsin National Primate Research Centers say.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
The Consumer Data Industry Association, which represents credit bureaus, did not respond to a request for comment about the new CFPB rule, but the industry group has argued that regulating medical debt should be left to the federal government.
—Kff Health News, Oc Register, 28 Oct. 2025
The city follows state statutes regulating alcohol and tobacco locations; Washington County handles licensing of tobacco for the city, Stopa said.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 26 Oct. 2025
According to certain segments of the wellness crowd, this is tantamount to taking a shvitz in Chernobyl, because the light emitted by modern devices is mostly in the blue range of the spectrum, and the photoreceptors regulating our circadian rhythms are particularly attuned to blue photons.
—Rowan Jacobsen, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
This three-piece set from Chezmoi Collection includes a bedspread and two matching shams that resist pilling, shrinking, and thinning over time, all while regulating temperature to prevent overheating.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2025
To manage your thirst, try limiting your salt intake, drinking enough water throughout the day, and regulating your bedroom temperature.
—Lauren O'Connor, Health, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regulating
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However, there's a significant difference between containing and controlling a wildfire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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Jeanie Buss in 2020 became the first female controlling owner of an NBA championship team.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
30 Oct. 2025
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Working within restricted space, Lanthimos felt the need to go big with the filmmaking, both with supervising sound editor/re-recording mixer Johnnie Burn’s sound design and composer Jerskin Fendrix’s music, which is by far the biggest score in the score-adverse director’s career.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
31 Oct. 2025
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The children's parents were simply socializing like normal, the man wrote, not supervising the kids at all.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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Means, through her book, blog and speaking appearances, has championed holistic health with a focus on whole and natural foods, exercise, and curbing pharmaceutical prescriptions for chronic ailments.—
Sarah Owermohle,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
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With Voight, Paul helped draft a sweeping proposal, centered around a federal film incentive program and tariffs to the government aimed at curbing runaway production.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Oct. 2025
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Your biggest challenge this month is managing your expectations, especially when emotions run high.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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Every child benefits from practicing waiting, joining conversation and managing boredom in everyday settings.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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Look 5 degrees to the lower left of the Pleiades to find the patch of sky containing Uranus.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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The recall was initiated because products containing wheat were incorrectly placed into packaging that doesn't list the presence of wheat, according to the FDA.—
Chad Murphy,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Nov. 2025
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About the Author Jordan Blum is the Energy editor at Fortune, overseeing coverage of a growing global energy sector for oil and gas, transition businesses, renewables, and critical minerals.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
3 Nov. 2025
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The project is executive produced by Julie Kroll, Lior Haas, Lisa Wolofsky and Edoardo Bussi of Twenty-Nine Palms Entertainment, who is overseeing global sales and will be presenting the title to distributors at the AFM.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
3 Nov. 2025
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Larson, the only Asian American to race full-time in NASCAR, has not won a race since May, totaling 24 consecutive races but thanked his crew chief Cliff Daniels for keeping the team together.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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Brands raced to expand through new stores and soaring stock keeping units — using quantity as the main measure of success.—
Li Jun,
Footwear News,
2 Nov. 2025
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It’s calculated by dividing your net operating income by your total annual principal and interest payments.—
Danielle Higley,
CNBC,
31 Oct. 2025
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Denim division operating company One Jeanswear Group has named industry veteran Chris Waldeck as chief executive officer.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Regulating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regulating. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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