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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
To manage your thirst, try limiting your salt intake, drinking enough water throughout the day, and regulating your bedroom temperature.
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Lauren O'Connor, Health, 23 Oct. 2025
The two-part public event invites community members to explore the future of Florida’s coral reefs and the hidden role of deep-sea fish in regulating the planet’s carbon cycle.
—Diana Udel, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2025
Or more hopefully, the American eagle taxing and regulating an out-of-control industry.
—James Folta, Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025
What did demonic erotica have to do with regulating internet-service providers?
—Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 22 Oct. 2025
As companies make big investments across the globe to fulfill consumers’ desires for flying vehicles that are financially accessible, regulating agencies are issuing guidance for the new form of air travel, CNBC reported.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
This includes Casper’s Snow Max Cooling Hybrid Mattress, which AD contributor Wilder Davies described as having great temperature-regulating qualities and support for multiple sleep positions, especially side sleeping.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2025
The step further confirms that highly popular GLP-1s, both oral and injectable versions, have other health benefits beyond regulating blood sugar and promoting weight loss.
—Annika Kim Constantino,bertha Coombs, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2025
By regulating the fabrics and accessories necessary to make excessively ornate shoes, Edward IV could limit foreign competition with English textile manufacturers and at the same time manage fashion trends.
—Michael Watson, The Conversation, 20 Oct. 2025
Lauren O'Connor, Health, 23 Oct. 2025
The two-part public event invites community members to explore the future of Florida’s coral reefs and the hidden role of deep-sea fish in regulating the planet’s carbon cycle.
—Diana Udel, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2025
Or more hopefully, the American eagle taxing and regulating an out-of-control industry.
—James Folta, Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025
What did demonic erotica have to do with regulating internet-service providers?
—Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 22 Oct. 2025
As companies make big investments across the globe to fulfill consumers’ desires for flying vehicles that are financially accessible, regulating agencies are issuing guidance for the new form of air travel, CNBC reported.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
This includes Casper’s Snow Max Cooling Hybrid Mattress, which AD contributor Wilder Davies described as having great temperature-regulating qualities and support for multiple sleep positions, especially side sleeping.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2025
The step further confirms that highly popular GLP-1s, both oral and injectable versions, have other health benefits beyond regulating blood sugar and promoting weight loss.
—Annika Kim Constantino,bertha Coombs, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2025
By regulating the fabrics and accessories necessary to make excessively ornate shoes, Edward IV could limit foreign competition with English textile manufacturers and at the same time manage fashion trends.
—Michael Watson, The Conversation, 20 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regulating
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With greater importance placed on controlling the midfield, more teams sought to emulate the 4-3-3 formation and provide greater strength in the middle third of the pitch.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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Years ago, the two embraced a dynamic similar to an open relationship but which was mostly focused on not controlling each other.—
Audrey Gibbs,
Nashville Tennessean,
23 Oct. 2025
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They’re managing and handling a very important strategic asset for us.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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DerParseghian, a perennial on THR‘s annual list of the top business managers in Hollywood and one of only a handful of female managing partners in entertainment business management, continues to manage the boutique firm based in Sherman Oaks, boasting some of Hollywood’s biggest A-list as clients.—
Steven Huizar,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Oct. 2025
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The decision reinforces due process protections for immigrants and citizens alike, curbing warrantless arrests and asserting that even federal agents must answer to the same legal standards they are sworn to uphold.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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Another, William Durant, had secretly met with President Herbert Hoover earlier in the year, to lean on him to stop the Federal Reserve Board from curbing Wall Street’s excesses.—
Evan Hughes,
The Atlantic,
20 Oct. 2025
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Susan Zirinsky and Terence Wrong serve as executive producers for See It Now, with Aysu Saliba and Cara Tortora supervising producers.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
16 Oct. 2025
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Going forward, metro Denver will remain the hub for the Mountain West Division, supervising Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, New Mexico, Utah and Colorado.—
Aldo Svaldi,
Denver Post,
16 Oct. 2025
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In addition to containing much less caffeine than coffee, black tea provides L-theanine, which has a calming effect on the body.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
22 Oct. 2025
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The first showcased that a blend of cannabis oil, containing the psychoactive compound THC, as well as CBD and other natural compounds in the plant, outperformed a placebo.—
NPR,
NPR,
21 Oct. 2025
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Each Murdaugh who served was in charge of prosecuting all criminal cases in the state's 14th circuit district, overseeing Allendale, Colleton, Hampton, Beaufort and Jasper counties.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
19 Oct. 2025
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The Metropolitan Transportation Authority, which is overseeing the Manhattan subway expansion, said funding for its tunnel-boring contract has already been approved.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
18 Oct. 2025
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As kobolds go, Heinzelmann was more harmless than most, going about his business protecting the castle from giants and dwarves and keeping the staff updated on faerie gossip, as well as protecting the chambermaids from unwelcome attentions from visiting noblemen.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
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Xavi’s side has shown flashes of brilliance through the emerging talents of Lamine Yamal and Fermín López, while Ilkay Gündogan’s experience has been vital in keeping their midfield composed.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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According to Goldstein, the current issues with eVTOLs operating without pilots are a mixture of regulatory, infrastructure in terms of communicating with other aircraft and controllers on the ground, and consumer acceptance.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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SpaceX was also famously involved in funding and operating the headline-grabbing Polaris Dawn crewed commercial mission in September 2024.—
Eric Lagatta,
AZCentral.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Regulating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regulating. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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