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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 managing
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
Letizia says his dispensary in Menomonee Falls supports regulating hemp, including requiring testing products and setting a statewide age restriction.
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Gina Lee Castro, jsonline.com, 3 Oct. 2025
The heat exchanger is expected to be critical in regulating the substantial heat produced by hydrogen fuel cells, ensuring safety and efficiency in flight operations.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2025
Women are twice as likely as men to develop these disorders because of the second X chromosome, which contains most genes involved in regulating the immune system.
—Elizabeth Yuko, Flow Space, 30 Sep. 2025
This neurocosmetic innovation, inspired by Nobel Prize-winning research on touch receptors, works by activating sensory pathways in the skin to trigger the release of mood-regulating biomarkers, establishing a continuous feedback loop between skin repair and emotional balance.
—Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
The draft rules for regulating social consumption of marijuana — think Amsterdam-style pot cafes — were first approved on July 29 after their initial release in December of 2024.
—Matthew Medsger, Boston Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
Big tech companies like Google, Meta, and OpenAI have recently ramped up their lobbying efforts to sway politicians to take a light touch towards regulating AI.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 24 Sep. 2025
Your Heart Health Improves Consuming garlic and olive oil together may support overall cardiovascular health and reduce the risk of heart disease by maintaining healthy heart function, regulating cholesterol levels, and promoting healthy blood vessel function over time.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 23 Sep. 2025
Advertisement Legal experts cautioned that the law may be limited in regulating federal government agents, although federal agents can be required to follow general state and local laws that do not significantly impact their ability to carry out their work.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 22 Sep. 2025
Gina Lee Castro, jsonline.com, 3 Oct. 2025
The heat exchanger is expected to be critical in regulating the substantial heat produced by hydrogen fuel cells, ensuring safety and efficiency in flight operations.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2025
Women are twice as likely as men to develop these disorders because of the second X chromosome, which contains most genes involved in regulating the immune system.
—Elizabeth Yuko, Flow Space, 30 Sep. 2025
This neurocosmetic innovation, inspired by Nobel Prize-winning research on touch receptors, works by activating sensory pathways in the skin to trigger the release of mood-regulating biomarkers, establishing a continuous feedback loop between skin repair and emotional balance.
—Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
The draft rules for regulating social consumption of marijuana — think Amsterdam-style pot cafes — were first approved on July 29 after their initial release in December of 2024.
—Matthew Medsger, Boston Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
Big tech companies like Google, Meta, and OpenAI have recently ramped up their lobbying efforts to sway politicians to take a light touch towards regulating AI.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 24 Sep. 2025
Your Heart Health Improves Consuming garlic and olive oil together may support overall cardiovascular health and reduce the risk of heart disease by maintaining healthy heart function, regulating cholesterol levels, and promoting healthy blood vessel function over time.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 23 Sep. 2025
Advertisement Legal experts cautioned that the law may be limited in regulating federal government agents, although federal agents can be required to follow general state and local laws that do not significantly impact their ability to carry out their work.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 22 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regulating
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Dutch Bros 'controlling this corner,' Uncle Bill's says Dutch Bros was created in 1992 in Grants Pass, Oregon, by brothers Dane and Travis Boersma.—
Patricia Gallagher Newberry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
2 Oct. 2025
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Return slowly on an inhale, controlling the resistance.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
2 Oct. 2025
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Former San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy mutually agreed with the Texas Rangers to step away from managing the ball club.—
Hunter Mulholland,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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If the thought of budgeting gives you a headache, there's another way to approach managing your money without tracking every expense or obsessing over spreadsheets.—
Andreina Rodriguez,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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China's official gauge for manufacturing activity showed a smaller-than-expected contraction in September as Beijing intensified its efforts aimed at curbing industrial overcapacity amid sluggish domestic demand and global trade disruptions.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Some developers will even build their own parallel roads, curbing costs for ITD, Wald said.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
29 Sep. 2025
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Some genres may be extremely violent and gory, so parents may want to consider supervising their children's viewing of films or avoid them altogether.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Oct. 2025
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Advertisement Concerns about damage to parks Former park officials and advocates have expressed fear that protected land will be damaged by visitors if sites are left partially open while thousands of workers are furloughed or fired, and therefore absent from supervising lands.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
2 Oct. 2025
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However, people who are allergic to olives should avoid all products containing olives, including olive oil.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
1 Oct. 2025
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The suspect, who had been living in the town of Starnberg south of the city, had been carrying a backpack containing an explosive device, a Bavaria police statement said earlier.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
1 Oct. 2025
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There have been protests outside of ICE facilities there, but the federal judge overseeing the case said the protests have been small and manageable by local police.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
6 Oct. 2025
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The judge overseeing the Maryland deportation case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia has denied the government's request to delay proceedings because of the government shutdown.—
Ely Brown,
ABC News,
6 Oct. 2025
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In their 11 matches in all competitions, Arne Slot’s side have scored eight goals in the 83rd minute or later, with those late strikes keeping results on track but masking defensive deficiencies and a lack of coherence, at times, in attack.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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For the first half of her tenure, Engelbert seemed to enjoy a positive relationship with the players, securing major corporate partners, working with the union on a collective-bargaining agreement that looked historic at the time, keeping the league afloat during the COVID pandemic.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
5 Oct. 2025
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Bitcoin Depot, the company operating the kiosk, is suing the Sheriff’s Office for the thousands of dollars, which was seized from the machine as a result of a search warrant.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
4 Oct. 2025
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Ware washing machine not operating properly.—
Gege Reed,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Regulating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regulating. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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