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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
Trigger-point injections reverse the hyper-irritability of nerves by inhibiting the influx of neurochemicals and re-regulating the function of various nerves.
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Dr. Patricia Richard, Hartford Courant, 14 Apr. 2026
Why a Balanced Diet Matters on GLP-1s GLP-1 drugs work by mimicking a hormone in the body that helps with weight loss by reducing appetite and regulating blood sugar.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 13 Apr. 2026
Spanberger signed a series of gun control bills on Friday, including legislation regulating firearm manufacturers’ liability, ghost guns, and partners of individuals charged with misdemeanor domestic violence.
—Amy Delaura, The Washington Examiner, 12 Apr. 2026
This is your time to be 'selfish'min the best way possible — to focus on your healing, your peace and regulating your nervous system without guilt.
—Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 2026
Florida’s framework for regulating online gambling ranks among the five weakest in the country, according to a 2024 National Council on Problem Gambling report.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
Polls show Americans overwhelmingly support regulating AI, across party lines, across generations.
—Maria Noel Fernandez, Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2026
Victor Felix, 4th Ward, suggested conducting a survey to determine the public’s attitude on regulating plastic bags.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
The new atlas, published March 11 in the scientific journal Cell, details the ways in which genome structure, gene activity and methylation (a biochemical mechanism for regulating gene expression) change across eight brain regions and 36 brain cell types.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2026
Dr. Patricia Richard, Hartford Courant, 14 Apr. 2026
Why a Balanced Diet Matters on GLP-1s GLP-1 drugs work by mimicking a hormone in the body that helps with weight loss by reducing appetite and regulating blood sugar.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 13 Apr. 2026
Spanberger signed a series of gun control bills on Friday, including legislation regulating firearm manufacturers’ liability, ghost guns, and partners of individuals charged with misdemeanor domestic violence.
—Amy Delaura, The Washington Examiner, 12 Apr. 2026
This is your time to be 'selfish'min the best way possible — to focus on your healing, your peace and regulating your nervous system without guilt.
—Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 2026
Florida’s framework for regulating online gambling ranks among the five weakest in the country, according to a 2024 National Council on Problem Gambling report.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
Polls show Americans overwhelmingly support regulating AI, across party lines, across generations.
—Maria Noel Fernandez, Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2026
Victor Felix, 4th Ward, suggested conducting a survey to determine the public’s attitude on regulating plastic bags.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
The new atlas, published March 11 in the scientific journal Cell, details the ways in which genome structure, gene activity and methylation (a biochemical mechanism for regulating gene expression) change across eight brain regions and 36 brain cell types.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regulating
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Ainsley Zibrida netted a hat trick and dished four assists, while Reese Jefferson scored four goals and dished an assist while controlling two draws as Dighton-Rehoboth (4-1) defeated Greater New Bedford 16-1 in the South Coast Conference.—
Tyler McManus,
Boston Herald,
18 Apr. 2026
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By controlling growth in this manner, the researchers produced high-quality nickel oxide films with specific electronic properties, as reported by CGTN.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Apr. 2026
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The lawsuit argues that Magic City's operators, APS Valet and its leadership, and other affiliated entities were negligent in hiring, training and supervising security personnel, and in allowing armed security to operate in areas accessible to the public without proper safeguards.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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The Rose Bud native will serve a one-year term representing student interests while assisting the council in supervising chapter affairs and aligning local initiatives with national American Society for Public Administration policies.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Apr. 2026
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Advertisement Several countries around the world, including Malaysia, Indonesia, and Singapore, have introduced various restrictions aimed at curbing children’s use of social media.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
16 Apr. 2026
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The rebuke came after Akazawa said during a Sunday TV appearance that correcting the weak yen through monetary policy was among the options for curbing rising import prices.—
Yoshiaki Nohara,
Bloomberg,
14 Apr. 2026
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Despite Magic guard Desmond Bane, clearly under the weather, struggling from beyond the arc but still managing to contribute 17 points.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
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Vellimalar, a social worker and managing trustee of the company, works with as many as 500 women farmers in the region, explaining government policies, assisting them with loans, and providing farming assistance.—
Kamala Thiagarajan,
NPR,
19 Apr. 2026
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At the time of the incident, the victim was carrying a bag containing the three gold chains and multiple diamond watches valued at a total of $85,000.—
Peter D'Oench,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The old flag, which depicted the old state seal on a blue field, had been criticized for years for a cluttered, undistinguished design and for containing colonial imagery and depicting racist stereotypes.—
Matthew Stolle,
Twin Cities,
16 Apr. 2026
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That included a new pair of coordinators — Chris Marve, the defensive boss, and Brennan Marion, who’s overseeing the offense.—
Pat Graham,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
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Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, a powerful figure within Iran’s political system, is heading the team and is overseeing the overall direction of the negotiations.—
Dalia Abdelwahab,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2026
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Just two months ago, multi-generation cattle rancher Joe Fischer spoke about the pressures of keeping his operation running.—
Conor McGill,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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And that light from across the street that shines right into your bedroom window at night, keeping you from falling asleep?—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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Former chief operating officer of Atlanta’s High Museum of Art, Brady Lum, pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to a federal theft charge, ARTnews reports.—
Devorah Lauter,
ARTnews.com,
15 Apr. 2026
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Of course, operating an outdoor gallery in the middle of the desert has its challenges, and during the summer, visitors are encouraged to keep an eye on the forecast and always stay hydrated.—
Alex Schechter,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Regulating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regulating. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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