REGULATIVE Synonyms: 82 Similar and Opposite Words

regulate

verb

ˈre-gyə-ˌlāt

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 outer shell naturally regulates temperature and wicks moisture to keep heat from building up. —

ABC News, 16 May 2026 How Shift Work Disrupts Your Body Clock The circadian rhythm is a roughly 24-hour internal clock regulated primarily by light. —

Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 May 2026 These picks will keep you cool in the summer heat thanks to the linen’s temperature-regulating properties, while looking cool thanks to their effortlessly chic shape. —

Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 15 May 2026 Hormonal birth control uses synthetic hormones to regulate the menstrual cycle and prevent ovulation. —

Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for regulate

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The war in Myanmar has displaced millions, divided the country into military- and non-military-controlled areas, and gutted the economy and healthcare system.

— Helen Regan, CNN Money, 16 May 2026
According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, PSP is caused by damage to nerve cells in areas of the brain that control thinking and body movements.

— Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2026