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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2
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
Golden cats help regulate the ecosystem by keeping the amount of small mammals and rodents in check through hunting, officials said.
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Irene Wright
july 8, Miami Herald, 8 July 2025
The ETFs are regulated by the SEC and must abide by strict compliance, reporting, and security standards to be approved.
—Alexander S. Blume, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
In addition to promoting feelings of fullness, regulating bowels, and assisting in blood sugar control, fiber helps to lower cholesterol.
—Barbie Cervoni, Verywell Health, 7 July 2025
Rio’s mayor has issued a decree to regulate the city’s 30 miles of coastline, including rules on vendors, music and the beach’s aesthetic.
—Dado Galdieri, New York Times, 6 July 2025
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Irene Wright
july 8, Miami Herald, 8 July 2025
The ETFs are regulated by the SEC and must abide by strict compliance, reporting, and security standards to be approved.
—Alexander S. Blume, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
In addition to promoting feelings of fullness, regulating bowels, and assisting in blood sugar control, fiber helps to lower cholesterol.
—Barbie Cervoni, Verywell Health, 7 July 2025
Rio’s mayor has issued a decree to regulate the city’s 30 miles of coastline, including rules on vendors, music and the beach’s aesthetic.
—Dado Galdieri, New York Times, 6 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for regulate
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Since 1980, for instance, neither party has controlled the Senate for more than eight consecutive years; never has the Senate changed hands so often over such a long period.—
Ronald Brownstein,
Twin Cities,
10 July 2025
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The Myth Of Control Has Expired For most of modern history, education was designed around one idea: Institutions control the content, the pacing, the credentials and the future.—
Alex Goryachev,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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Shakur’s Instagram account, managed by his estate, reposted the message.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
5 July 2025
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Cortisol can also manage how your body fat and muscles use glucose.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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When a reporter asked Attorney General Pam Bondi about the Jeffrey Epstein investigation on Tuesday, President Donald Trump could not contain himself a moment longer.—
Clarence Page,
Chicago Tribune,
13 July 2025
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The memo also contains a link to about 11 hours of footage of Epstein in his cell released as proof of his suicide—which quickly faced more scrutiny after viewers realized about a minute of footage was missing.—
Alison Durkee,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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Dogs should be supervised when chewing on a bone, and larger breeds should get large ones to prevent swallowing; there are also plenty of chew toys that have a similar texture to bones, which could be a good alternative.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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Labor costs can drop since workers can shift from manual weeding to supervising and maintaining the robots.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
12 July 2025
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The state media commentary on blind-box toys is reminiscent of Beijing's regulations on video games in recent years, which were aimed at curbing gaming addiction and unsupervised in-game purchases by minors.—
Anniek Bao,Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
4 July 2025
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The quarterly rebalanced mix of large-, mid-, and small-cap RV Portfolio stocks offered an adaptive means to maximize the advantages of favorable market conditions while curbing losses when markets decline, as outlined in RV Portfolio performance metrics.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
3 July 2025
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Everything from weather satellites to GPS satellites to telecommunications to nuclear missiles and other weapons of war rely on precise timing to operate properly.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
9 July 2025
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These competitors often operate with striking similarity to your brand—similar names, logos, menu items or service offerings—while remaining technically compliant with local intellectual property laws.—
Mohaimina Haque,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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There have been no recorded shoe bombings, in the sky or on the ground, since passengers and crew subdued and restrained Reid on that 2001 flight.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
10 July 2025
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Crew members and passengers noticed and restrained him.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
9 July 2025
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Local health officials will also oversee the process to verify that the lead work done in MPS schools is up to standards, Weber said.—
Alison Dirr,
jsonline.com,
14 July 2025
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Wright oversaw every detail within Cedar Rock, right down to the cups and plates that graced the dinner table.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
14 July 2025
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“Regulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regulate. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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