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 blanket’s cooling properties can absorb body heat and humidity and help regulate body temperature.
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Melony Forcier, People.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Public health groups had already sued the FDA for not moving fast enough to review the products after the agency, in 2016, finalized rules for regulating them under the 2009 Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2025
At the Food and Drug Administration, dozens of staffers who regulate drugs and tobacco products received notices, including the entire office responsible for drafting new regulations for electronic cigarettes and other tobacco products.
—Carla K. Johnson, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2025
The city also can’t regulate what type of homes are in the ETJ, which has a mix of RVs and homes, White said.
—Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2025
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Melony Forcier, People.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Public health groups had already sued the FDA for not moving fast enough to review the products after the agency, in 2016, finalized rules for regulating them under the 2009 Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2025
At the Food and Drug Administration, dozens of staffers who regulate drugs and tobacco products received notices, including the entire office responsible for drafting new regulations for electronic cigarettes and other tobacco products.
—Carla K. Johnson, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2025
The city also can’t regulate what type of homes are in the ETJ, which has a mix of RVs and homes, White said.
—Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for regulate
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Tszyu looked poised and controlled in the early going of the contest.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Tiny parasitic wasps also control aphids with adults laying their eggs within the aphids and the developing wasp larvae feeding on them.—
Rita Perwich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2025
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As for recharging, Google could do better—the Pixel 9a manages just 23 W wired and 7.5 W wireless, and the flagship Pixels are only a little faster.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
10 Apr. 2025
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With the 18-34 crowd, the season managed a 0.378 rating, up 14% from last season’s 0.332 rating.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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The guests-only 14th floor contains the outdoor pool—stretched along the building’s edge with bang-on skyline views—and the Living Room, a clubhouse where Capella hosts events like an Evening Ritual hour with complimentary cocktails and canapés.—
Travis Levius,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Apr. 2025
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Greek Yogurt Greek yogurt contains 17 grams of protein in a three-quarter cup serving.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
8 Apr. 2025
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Nutley directed academic services at St. Xavier, and supervised a program aimed at helping teens who were struggling academically, according to court documents obtained by TMZ.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2025
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Shapiro supervises them all, on both scientific and ethical matters.—
D. T. Max,
New Yorker,
7 Apr. 2025
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Residents in the Houston, Galveston, and Brazoria areas are being asked to change their daily routines to help curb air pollution, following an Ozone Action Day declaration for Wednesday, April 9, by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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To curb emotional monitoring, work on trying to let go of the urge to predict or fix every emotional shift in your partner.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The new entity would have been owned and operated by a majority of American investors, the person said, with ByteDance holding a minority position.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2025
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Will Leather Goods, which has operated a pop-up location in the Stockyards since November 2024, is converting the space into a permanent store that is expected to open in June of this year.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
4 Apr. 2025
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The state’s strongest piece of evidence against Pratt was his DNA found on a roll of duct tape that was used to restrain the victims.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Apr. 2025
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Hansi Flick was seen restraining the Brazilian, who headed down the tunnel clearly enraged.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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In addition, Tobey oversees Lionsgate’s AI initiatives designed to increase production, marketing and distribution efficiency and provide new tools for filmmakers, including its partnership with Runway.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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Joan Jett and her company Blackheart have entered into a partnership with hit songwriter Evan Bogart’s Seeker Music to oversee the legendary rock artist’s catalog together, The Hollywood Reporter can report exclusively.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Regulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regulate. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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