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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 bill wouldn’t legalize the practice or set up an oversight structure regulating it, as the state did with marijuana and Nevada has done with prostitution in several counties.
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The Denver Post, Denver Post, 21 Feb. 2026
Both iPhones and Android devices have onboard controls to help regulate screen time.
—ABC News, 21 Feb. 2026
And because the term is regulated by the Food and Drug Administration it can’t legally be referred to as milk chocolate.
—Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 21 Feb. 2026
How the lymphatic system works The lymphatic system is a key part of the immune system and plays an important role in regulating inflammation.
—Avery Newmark, AJC.com, 20 Feb. 2026
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The Denver Post, Denver Post, 21 Feb. 2026
Both iPhones and Android devices have onboard controls to help regulate screen time.
—ABC News, 21 Feb. 2026
And because the term is regulated by the Food and Drug Administration it can’t legally be referred to as milk chocolate.
—Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 21 Feb. 2026
How the lymphatic system works The lymphatic system is a key part of the immune system and plays an important role in regulating inflammation.
—Avery Newmark, AJC.com, 20 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for regulate
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The administration and Anthropic disagree on who controls AI usage in domestic security and battlefields.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Feb. 2026
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Type 2 diabetes is a lifelong condition that comes with a learning curve, as patients may be asked to learn how to measure and manage their own blood sugar, while keeping up with healthy lifestyle habits to control blood sugar and diabetes side effects.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
27 Feb. 2026
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The Discovery Princess has a dedicated environmental officer to manage onboard sustainability efforts.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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How are the nominees managing after months and months (and months) of campaigning?—
Stephen Schaefer,
Boston Herald,
25 Feb. 2026
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Professor Jian Shi, associate professor in the UH Cullen College of Engineering, said many Americans already hold unused devices that contain valuable materials.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Feb. 2026
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Broccoli, cauliflower, artichoke, endive, dandelion, cabbage, and chicory contain bitter compounds that stimulate bile production, which supports fat digestion, waste elimination, and hormonal balance—indirectly helping manage acid load.—
Mélanie Defouilloy,
Vogue,
24 Feb. 2026
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The position reports to the correctional facility senior psychologist or the supervising psychiatric social worker.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
Updated February 24,
Sacbee.com,
24 Feb. 2026
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Frontier, which OpenAI debuted earlier this month, is a system that allows businesses and organizations to build, deploy, supervise, and govern AI agents.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
23 Feb. 2026
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Operations are fully paperless, a NORDAQ filtration system eliminates single-use plastic water bottles, and smart climate control throughout helps curb energy usage.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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In his address to Congress, the president reiterated his desire to reclaim the Panama Canal to curb China’s influence in the region.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Feb. 2026
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The fact that both are used to operating in congested areas to progress the ball gives them an edge over more traditional touchline wingers such as Garnacho and Gittens.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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Though the groups operate with some autonomy, Iran has provided them with financial support, weaponry such as drones, missiles, and training and intelligence.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
28 Feb. 2026
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The seatback frame on the driver and passenger seats may not restrain occupants during crashes, potentially leading to injuries.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
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The lawsuit sought a temporary restraining order preventing the board and Cavin from taking any further action in their cases, as well as an injunction restraining Cavin and the board from discriminating against, or retaliating against, Mejia and Smith.—
Clark Kauffman,
Iowa Capital Dispatch,
27 Feb. 2026
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Oseguera oversaw a military-like buildup of his cartel, which pioneered the use of armored vehicles, land mines, drones and other military hardware.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2026
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This is the first Games for the International Olympic Committee president, Kirsty Coventry, a two-time Olympic champion in swimming, who will oversee the ceremony alongside Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.—
Colleen Barry,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Regulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regulate. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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