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as in contains
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 supervises
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 regulates
According to Spark Biomedical, this stimulation regulates the nervous system and influences blood flow.
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 Jan. 2026
The commission regulates taxi rates, towing companies and aspects of ride-share companies, such as licensing, permits and safety requirements.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 7 Jan. 2026
Supplements can influence how your body regulates hormones, produces energy, and manages its sleep–wake rhythm—all of which are key to getting a good night's rest.
—Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 6 Jan. 2026
Neuralink recently lured a top official away from the Food and Drug Administration office that regulates the company, a poaching that has surprised, impressed, and infuriated its competitors in a fledgling industry developing brain-computer interfaces.
—O. Rose Broderick, STAT, 5 Jan. 2026
There's blue light that impacts melatonin, a hormone that regulates the sleep cycle.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 2 Jan. 2026
Of these MUFAs, about 80% is oleic acid, which regulates antioxidant activity and promotes immune function.
—Lauren O'Connor, Health, 31 Dec. 2025
Additionally, the department licenses and regulates insurance companies operating in Arkansas, administers the state government's workers' compensation program, provides Medicare counseling to senior citizens, and investigates consumer complaints and insurance fraud.
—Arkansas Online, 6 Nov. 2025
The act formed the FCC, the government agency that regulates broadcast TV networks, like Disney’s ABC.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regulates
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Use Paint to Refresh Cracked Wood Start by cleaning the wood with hot, soapy water that contains a degreasing agent.—
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DeFi advocates also want to ensure the market structure bill contains language allowing individuals to self-custody their crypto.—
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Sebastio supervises retail, finance and an in-house team of three designers for product consistency, as the brand was first inspired by his own and his father’s wardrobe.—
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The assistant chief directly supervises section commanders, providing leadership, mentorship and guidance.—
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The state Department of Education controls public education, under the leadership of the governor and the Legislature.—
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The situation is not all that different from that along the Mississippi, Missouri or Tennessee rivers, where a series of dams controls water flow.—
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The spa Asian—specifically, Balinese—influences are again evident in the decor, massage techniques, and ingredients used at the 30,000-square-foot Mandara Spa, the Atlantis location of the beloved wellness brand that operates at resorts around the world and on Norwegian Cruise Line sailings.—
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Standing against them is notorious kingpin Bada Chaudhary (Sharad Kelkar), whose syndicate operates through layers of deceit through corridors in Saudi Arabia, Ethopia, Italy, Thailand and the UK.—
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As chief engineering officer, Eric Lefebvre sets and oversees technology strategy for Jaggaer.—
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The committee, which is made up of three white members, three Black members, three Hispanic members and two Asian members, also oversees efforts to recruit more minority teachers and solicit scholarships for minority students.—
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Utopia Bedding Quilted Comforter This Utopia Bedding comforter keeps my bed looking super fluffy and cloud-like and gives my bedroom an expensive look.—
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Leave it to one of the best luggage brands to come out with a revolutionary zipper that is three times stronger than a traditional zipper, as well as an anti-microbial lining that keeps odor-causing bacteria from thriving.—
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Sammie manages to escape, though he's pursued by Remmick.—
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Day has previously stated that his force will not assist in immigration enforcement operations, but noted that Portland Police manages public safety in the surrounding neighborhoods during demonstrations.—
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According to projections made at the December meeting, that’s only about half a percentage point from the committee consensus on the neutral rate, or one that neither supports nor restrains growth.—
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There are also possible free speech claims if the law restrains NIL opportunities and interferes with First Amendment freedom of expression.—
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“Regulates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regulates. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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