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

The brain's locus coeruleus, regulating norepinephrine, governs cognitive performance. — Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026

Beyond the backlash, regulating the glasses is a touchy subject, Quintin told Ars. — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 21 Aug. 2026

These include regulating the growth of hair, muscles and male genitalia, as well as supporting sperm production and helping drive libido. — Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 20 Aug. 2026

Gut bacteria are integral to human physiology, aiding digestion, synthesizing vitamins and other beneficial compounds, regulating immune responses, and helping prevent colonization by harmful microorganisms. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Aug. 2026

Some individuals and health experts shared their negative experiences with kratom products and the difficulty with regulating it. — Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026

Sleep design may increasingly incorporate combinations of support, comfort, and temperature-regulating features to accommodate different sleep preferences and needs. — Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026

Moreover, enforcement of existing laws regulating MMV’s have been ineffective, making successful enforcement of Priscilla’s Law unlikely. — Richard Robbins, New York Daily News, 18 Aug. 2026

Perfect for transitional weather, look for traits like water-resistant wax coating, removable hoods and natural fibers like wool for temperature-regulating comfort. — Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026