regulating

verb

present participle of regulate
1
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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2
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 This treaty established a set of rules regulating how different countries can explore and use outer space. — Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 10 Oct. 2026 Cottage cheese is also rich in tryptophan, a nutrient involved in the production of sleep-regulating hormones. — Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 8 Oct. 2026 In a warning, the panel said the sector will remain vulnerable until Haiti accedes to international treaties regulating the trade. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2026 The push against Flock cameras comes as Democrats have largely supported regulating AI and data centers this cycle. — Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 6 Oct. 2026 There is no comprehensive federal law regulating surrogacy, leaving most rules to the states. — ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026 Congress has not passed federal law broadly regulating the use or development of AI. — Chandelis Duster, NPR, 4 Oct. 2026 International cooperation on regulating the use of potentially dangerous technology has been the norm since the late 19th century when chemical and explosive weapons first hit the scene. — Elizabeth Shackelford, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2026 What readers are saying The conversation explores a range of opinions on the role of college sports and the involvement of Congress in regulating it. — Nick Saban, Washington Post, 2 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regulating
  1. controlling
  2. supervising
  3. curbing
  4. managing
  5. containing
  6. overseeing
  7. keeping
  8. operating
Verb
  • Next, by adjusting the photons’ frequencies (also called frequency tuning), the researchers can select which pairs undergo the measurement, controlling how smaller graph states connect to form a larger one.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2026
  • By combining the two medications, EloraTZP is designed to build on the effects of tirzepatide while introducing a complementary mechanism for controlling food intake.
    — Mike McRae October 09, New Atlas, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of controlling
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  • The surge in profits has been driven by robust trading in stocks, bonds and currencies, fees from supervising and advising clients’ investments, underwriting initial public offerings and a pickup in mergers and acquisitions.
    — John Towfighi, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2026
  • To that end, Gershin added more backgrounds and foley, adding detail and supervising a pass in Dolby Atmos, all along being careful not to betray the intentions of the original work.
    — Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of supervising
Verb
  • Its produce is pivotal in curbing supply-side inflation domestically, and the country ranks among the top global exporters of rice and sugar.
    — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The general expectation on Wall Street is that the Federal Reserve will hike its main interest rate at least once by the end of the year in hopes of curbing the fast increases in the cost of living.
    — Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of curbing
Verb
  • As these agents take on more responsibility, measuring and optimising their output becomes just as important as managing a human team.
    — Derya Matras, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026
  • An investment advisor representative, or IAR, is an individual who works at an RIA, managing portfolios and offering investment advice.
    — Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,Kelli Grant, CFP®, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of managing
Verb
  • For breakfast, Daikeler replaced standard options with a nutrient-dense shake containing protein, fiber, prebiotics, probiotics and greens, totaling roughly 250 calories.
    — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Nearby is a semicircular sculpture, a reliquary-like architecture containing two more portraits—four more closed, withholding eyes.
    — Jane Bua, New Yorker, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of containing
Verb
  • Having just been named to the hefty position of co-chair and chief content officer for Skydance DTC — overseeing both HBO Max and Paramount+, Casey Bloys is staying put.
    — Michael Schneider, Variety, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Bloys will be tasked with overseeing a sprawling streaming empire, one that will be among the biggest in the world.
    — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of overseeing
Verb
  • Related Stories The shows see Reinvent Yellow, one year after the merger of Yellow Film Studios and REinvent, keeping premium Nordic shows at its core while gradually expanding into English-language titles.
    — Annika Pham, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Soleil’s Shimmering Body Oil, bridging makeup and fragrance, is the brand’s top-selling stock-keeping unit in specialty/multi doors.
    — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of keeping
Verb
  • More than 40,000 Rivian electric delivery vans were operating in Amazon’s network by 2026, up from more than 30,000 at the end of 2025.
    — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Leaders may learn the importance of listening while operating within decision processes that leave little room for employee influence.
    — Gwen Mdinaradze, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026
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“Regulating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regulating. Accessed 13 Oct. 2026.

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