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

Alysa Guffey After intense pushback to the first draft of the zoning ordinance, the city's Department of Metropolitan, the city agency charged with regulating land use and zoning in the city limits, tweaked the proposal to tighten some regulations. — Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 2 July 2026

When temperatures are extremely high, some people’s bodies can have trouble regulating temperature. — Hali Smith july 2, Idaho Statesman, 2 July 2026

The move to allow Fable 5 back online represents the latest step in the federal government’s fast-evolving approach to regulating AI capabilities. — Jared Perlo, NBC news, 1 July 2026

Fort Worth and Tarrant County residents got an opportunity June 30 to stroll through a city open house presenting a series of rule changes aimed at regulating data center development. — Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 July 2026

The progress is a huge step toward regulating tech companies. — Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 30 June 2026

Experts emphasize that consistent rituals, including touch and scent, are crucial for regulating the brain's stress systems, rather than just product formulas. — Pooja Mistry, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

Crafted from 100 percent organic cotton poplin with a 100 percent cotton lining, this breathable, temperature-regulating skirt is perfect for hot summer days, without being see-through or causing any embarrassing moments. — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2026

Acclimatisation involves repeatedly exercising in hot conditions so the body begins sweating earlier and becomes better at regulating its core temperature. — Amelie Claydon, New York Times, 29 June 2026