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
The team worked quickly to regulate his blood glucose, rehydrate him, and start him on antibiotics—just in time.
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Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 June 2025
The European Commission regulates formula differently, said Dr. Bridget Young, a professor of pediatrics and a breastfeeding researcher at the University of Rochester.
—Alisha Haridasani Gupta, New York Times, 31 May 2025
Under California law, health plans regulated by the state Department of Managed Health Care must cover COVID-19 vaccines without requiring prior authorization, the agency said Friday.
—Rong-Gong Lin Ii, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2025
This process helps us self-audit, regulate our practices and identify areas for improvement.
—Geoff Scott, New York Times, 21 May 2025
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Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 June 2025
The European Commission regulates formula differently, said Dr. Bridget Young, a professor of pediatrics and a breastfeeding researcher at the University of Rochester.
—Alisha Haridasani Gupta, New York Times, 31 May 2025
Under California law, health plans regulated by the state Department of Managed Health Care must cover COVID-19 vaccines without requiring prior authorization, the agency said Friday.
—Rong-Gong Lin Ii, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2025
This process helps us self-audit, regulate our practices and identify areas for improvement.
—Geoff Scott, New York Times, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for regulate
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But in other matches, such as recent defeats to Bay FC and Racing Louisville, Angel City has faltered — often losing despite controlling possession.—
Benjamin Royer,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2025
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In addition to money for public broadcasting, the White House wants to send back money aimed at controlling the spread of diseases like HIV/AIDs, programs related to women's health and gender issues, and environment and climate change research.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
4 June 2025
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Klamath Fire has been burning on federal land managed by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
30 May 2025
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The city must manage costs — as difficult as that is to do politically — rather than searching for new ways to increase taxes.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2025
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Ars Video Brains, brains, and more brains Because each arm of an octopus contains its own bundle of neurons, the limbs can operate semi-independently from the central brain, enabling faster responses since signals don’t always need to travel back and forth between the brain and the arms.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
ArsTechnica,
7 June 2025
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The dust from Worlds Collide will have to settle quickly as the attention will turn to Money in the Bank as six men and six women, respectively, will look to grab the briefcase which contains a contract for a world title shot anytime, anywhere.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
7 June 2025
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Gray supervised a special housing unit at Coffee Creek Correctional Facility in Wilsonville, prosecutors said.—
Sara Schilling,
Sacbee.com,
28 May 2025
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There’s similar apprehension about the new Judicial Disciplinary Tribunal that’s meant to supervise judges in office.—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
28 May 2025
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The plaintiffs contend that laws targeting political deepfakes, particularly those aimed at curbing election misinformation, risk silencing legitimate satire and expression.—
Anisha Sircar,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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South Korea’s central bank on Thursday raised its policy rate to curb inflation, delivering six back-to-back rate hikes for the first time.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
29 May 2025
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The property at 6161 W. Grand Ave. was previously operated as a Holiday Inn.—
Erin Yarnall,
Chicago Tribune,
3 June 2025
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Signet also operates Banter by Piercing Pagoda, Diamonds Direct, Blue Nile, JamesAllen.com, Rocksbox, Peoples Jewellers, H. Samuel and Ernest Jones.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
3 June 2025
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The motion requests the judge to restrain all members of Trump’s administration from enforcing the order.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
5 June 2025
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In June 2024, the high court upheld a ban on firearm purchases and possession by Americans under domestic violence restraining orders.—
Devin Dwyer,
ABC News,
2 June 2025
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In addition to his new position as town marshal, Byrd will also be overseeing the move into a new police department.—
Deborah Laverty,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
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Brady Fujikawa and Jon Humphrey oversee the film for Lionsgate, with Dan Freedman, Phil Strina, John Biondo and Matt Leonetti having negotiated the deal for the studio.—
Lauren Coates,
Variety,
28 May 2025
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“Regulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regulate. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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