Synonyms of regulating

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• controlling
• curbing
• containing
• keeping
• restraining
• measuring
• governing
• suppressing
• stifling
• inhibiting
• constraining
• taming
• checking
• holding
• ruling
• stopping
• pulling in
• bridling
• interrupting
• repressing
• swallowing
• reining (in)
• impeding
• blocking
• strangling
• hindering
• hampering
• arresting
• obstructing
• smothering
• choking (back)
• holding back
• silencing
• bottling (up)
• squelching
• sinking
• muffling
• pocketing
• mincing
• muzzling
• handcuffing
• gagging

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• losing
• loosening
• liberating
• expressing
• venting
• airing
• unleashing
• taking out
• loosing

2

as in supervising

to look after and make decisions about

the government agency that regulates the nuclear power industry in this country

Synonyms & Similar Words

• supervising
• managing
• controlling
• overseeing
• operating
• handling
• governing
• conducting
• running
• administering
• directing
• keeping
• guiding
• protecting
• tending
• superintending
• administrating
• presiding (over)
• carrying on
• stewarding
• overlooking
• watching over
• leading
• steering
• watching
• safeguarding
• guarding
• minding
• piloting
• caring (for)
• micromanaging
• stage-managing
• comanaging
• codirecting

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of regulating

Hinojosa's platform focuses on affordability, public education, and regulating data centers. — Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026

The request to Congress would also include regulating sports agents and allowing conferences to pool broadcast rights. — Jim Turner, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2026

Not everyone is happy that Congress is thinking of regulating the private equity extravaganza. — Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 3 Sep. 2026

Additionally, the law prohibits the state from overriding local ordinances limiting, prohibiting or otherwise regulating data centers. — Des Moines Register, States Newsroom, 3 Sep. 2026

Down-regulating the nervous system releases micro-tensions trapped in muscles. — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2026

The tragedy led to more than 120 countries signing the Minamata Convention on Mercury, an international treaty that sought to prevent future incidents of mercury poisoning by regulating the handling and use of the metal. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Sep. 2026

Another study showed that omega-3s may also help women with PCOS by lowering testosterone levels and regulating periods. — Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 3 Sep. 2026

Cherries and plums have these nutrients, but overall diet and lifestyle have a bigger impact on regulating blood pressure than eating any one fruit. — Merve Ceylan, HEALTH, 2 Sep. 2026