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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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
Even the bed—a plush, temperature-regulating masterpiece—felt like it had been engineered specifically to cradle you into the best rest of your life.
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Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 30 Dec. 2024
On the other hand, if your social media app of choice elicits feelings of insufficiency, and self-control resources are burned up by exerting will power to avoid consuming products, or regulating hard emotions, than that experience is important to notice.
—Ellen Choi, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
The drug may achieve these benefits by regulating cellular growth and metabolism.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 30 Dec. 2024
These two hormones are vital for pregnancy and regulating the menstrual and ovarian cycles.
—Joy Emeh, Health, 28 Dec. 2024
These cells play a role in regulating blood flow and blood pressure.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 27 Dec. 2024
By regulating prey populations, wolves enable many other species to flourish.
—Giulia Carbonaro, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
Some experts told ProPublica that the company’s tactics might have violated laws regulating contracting and competition, and the news organization reported that even some of Microsoft’s own attorneys had antitrust worries about the deals.
—Renee Dudley, ProPublica, 26 Dec. 2024
The tax is part of a larger new law regulating EVs, which was authored by Republicans but received near unanimous support in both the Assembly and Senate.
—Hope Karnopp, Journal Sentinel, 26 Dec. 2024
Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 30 Dec. 2024
On the other hand, if your social media app of choice elicits feelings of insufficiency, and self-control resources are burned up by exerting will power to avoid consuming products, or regulating hard emotions, than that experience is important to notice.
—Ellen Choi, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
The drug may achieve these benefits by regulating cellular growth and metabolism.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 30 Dec. 2024
These two hormones are vital for pregnancy and regulating the menstrual and ovarian cycles.
—Joy Emeh, Health, 28 Dec. 2024
These cells play a role in regulating blood flow and blood pressure.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 27 Dec. 2024
By regulating prey populations, wolves enable many other species to flourish.
—Giulia Carbonaro, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
Some experts told ProPublica that the company’s tactics might have violated laws regulating contracting and competition, and the news organization reported that even some of Microsoft’s own attorneys had antitrust worries about the deals.
—Renee Dudley, ProPublica, 26 Dec. 2024
The tax is part of a larger new law regulating EVs, which was authored by Republicans but received near unanimous support in both the Assembly and Senate.
—Hope Karnopp, Journal Sentinel, 26 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regulating
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According to Amazon, Nova Act is capable of booking trips, completing online purchases and managing calendars and to-do lists.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Ramsey’s mom also became their on-set guardian, accompanying them to set and managing their social media accounts.—
Makena Gera,
People.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Roles will increasingly revolve around supervising, collaborating with, or augmenting the capabilities of AI agents.—
Ray Ravaglia,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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Rick Morales is supervising producer.—
Rick Porter,
The Hollywood Reporter,
23 Dec. 2024
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Gunfire ensued when Ratliff came out of the vault with a sack containing money.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American-Statesman,
24 Dec. 2024
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American fans have the opportunity to purchase seven different CD variants, all containing collectible items such as photocards, posters, stickers and trading cards.—
Thania Garcia,
Variety,
23 Dec. 2024
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Van Dijk will not enjoy the replays either but Liverpool’s captain responded in a way that should remind everyone — in the week that Salah’s new contract was announced — about the importance of keeping the Dutchman at Anfield.—
Daniel Taylor,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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This hat offers a throwback ‘90s look while keeping you stylish and protected.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Apr. 2025
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Meanwhile, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said on X, formerly Twitter, that all relevant forces in southern Lebanon and the monitoring committee and army overseeing the November truce should work to stop violations that could threaten his country.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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Zhu, 44, established his importance to the company by overseeing the construction and operation of its Shanghai plant that’s become vital to Tesla’s profitability since 2020.—
Alan Ohnsman,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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After restraining Neely that day, Penny remained on scene when police arrived and later explained his actions to several NYPD officers.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN,
10 Dec. 2024
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Prosecutors have said Penny acted recklessly and negligently by restraining Neely in a chokehold for so long, even after Neely stopped moving.—
Gloria Pazmino,
CNN,
9 Dec. 2024
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He is being lined up to be an understudy/support for central midfielder Enzo Fernandez, rather than operating on the flanks.—
Laurie Whitwell,
The Athletic,
15 Mar. 2025
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Ramirez Franco was transported to Troop H for processing where she was charged with reckless driving, driving the wrong way on a limited access highway, operating a motor vehicle without a license, operating an unregistered motor vehicle and interfering with an officer.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
14 Mar. 2025
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Similarly, five- and six-year-old boys received more hands-on experiences with measurement, such as using rulers or measuring ingredients.—
Kim Elsesser,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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The lot of the property is substantial, measuring 6,000 square feet.—
Bay Area Home Report,
The Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Regulating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regulating. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.
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