1
as in to control
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 to manage
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 regulate
The schedules are then punctuated with costlier Canadian content, which networks are regulated to do under current Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) rules.
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Amber Dowling, Variety, 13 June 2025
Same thing is absolutely true with Airbnb, which is not a hotel service – hotels are heavily regulated.
—Liam McBain, NPR, 13 June 2025
The for-profit oversight body is tasked with regulating NIL payments to college athletes.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 13 June 2025
Starting in the 1960s, many states began regulating the hunting of mountain lions.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 June 2025
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Amber Dowling, Variety, 13 June 2025
Same thing is absolutely true with Airbnb, which is not a hotel service – hotels are heavily regulated.
—Liam McBain, NPR, 13 June 2025
The for-profit oversight body is tasked with regulating NIL payments to college athletes.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 13 June 2025
Starting in the 1960s, many states began regulating the hunting of mountain lions.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for regulate
Verb
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For the first 48 hours, her head was fully bandaged, a bit like a mummy, to control swelling.—
Margaux Anbouba,
Vogue,
16 June 2025
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After the fire is fully contained, the next step is to control it.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2025
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Kieran manages to survive, and Sean is finally held accountable and arrested for the deaths of Gabby Birch and Bronte Laidler.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Rehrig will manage editorial direction, story development and day-to-day production.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
10 June 2025
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After new growth is visible on kangaroo paws, fertilize with any complete fertilizer (containing N-P-K, an abbreviation for nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium).—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
19 June 2025
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The Singaporean government said servers potentially containing AI-powering Nvidia chips shipped from the United States to Singapore had ended up in Malaysia, but that their final destination was unknown.—
AFP,
Fortune,
19 June 2025
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The flights will have regular communications with air traffic control towers, a wide array of sensors on board and someone supervising the plane from below. Plans for the company’s air taxis also are being tested at two other U.S. airports., Houston and Long Beach, California.—
Vinod Sreeharsha,
Miami Herald,
17 June 2025
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Never feed or approach bears, secure all garbage, clean and store grills and fire pits properly, store any toys when not in use and make sure young children and pets are supervised when outside.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 June 2025
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But the Malian army and Russian mercenaries struggled to curb violence in the country and have both been accused of targeting civilians.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 June 2025
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Citi Bike has agreed to curb the speed at which its e-bikes can go at 15 miles per hour — a move that came in response to a service suspension threat from Mayor Adams’ administration.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
6 June 2025
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An oil refinery was damaged in the northern Israeli city of Haifa, according to the firm operating it, which said no one was wounded.—
Jon Gambrell,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2025
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Vienna owns and operates about 220,000 apartment units.—
Ryan Kellman,
NPR,
15 June 2025
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Wohlwend, smiling at times from the courtroom well, was among the staffers who restrained Max face down for nearly two hours in November 2018 after the boy spat at another classmate, according to a lawsuit filed on behalf of Max’s family following his death.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2025
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Officers restrained Padilla and put him on the ground.—
Joey Cappelletti,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2025
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The upcoming law marks a significant shift, granting state authorities new powers to oversee and, if necessary, restrict operations if a vehicle is deemed hazardous.—
Elaine Mallon,
The Washington Examiner,
20 June 2025
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Tony Butler-Sims, Chief Operating Officer at CIPE, oversees the operations and culture of its global workforce.—
Tony Butler-Sims,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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“Regulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regulate. Accessed 25 Jun. 2025.
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