1
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
Today, the Coco de Mer is so revered that the government regulates it like a cultural treasure.
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Shelby Stewart, Essence, 22 Oct. 2025
The Federal Railroad Administration regulates the operation of the gate.
—Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 22 Oct. 2025
At one point, they were joined by representatives from the county Air Pollution Control District, which regulates pet cremation businesses, and a county hazardous materials team, a city spokesperson said.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Oct. 2025
The Department of Managed Health Care, which regulates most California health insurers, has issued eight penalties totaling $152,500 under the 2015 law.
—Calmatters, Mercury News, 17 Oct. 2025
The process depends on the activation of ROCK1, a protein that regulates cell contraction.
—New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2025
Incidents were also reported at Kelowna International Airport and Victoria International Airport in British Columbia along with Windsor International Airport in Ontario, according to Transport Canada, which regulates airports in the country.
—Martin Goillandeau, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2025
The ocean regulates our climate, supports global trade, and feeds communities.
—Olivier Wenden, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2025
Throughout Europe, the Hotelstars Union regulates star rankings for hotels and manages a specific set of criteria for hotels to abide by.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 14 Oct. 2025
Shelby Stewart, Essence, 22 Oct. 2025
The Federal Railroad Administration regulates the operation of the gate.
—Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 22 Oct. 2025
At one point, they were joined by representatives from the county Air Pollution Control District, which regulates pet cremation businesses, and a county hazardous materials team, a city spokesperson said.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Oct. 2025
The Department of Managed Health Care, which regulates most California health insurers, has issued eight penalties totaling $152,500 under the 2015 law.
—Calmatters, Mercury News, 17 Oct. 2025
The process depends on the activation of ROCK1, a protein that regulates cell contraction.
—New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2025
Incidents were also reported at Kelowna International Airport and Victoria International Airport in British Columbia along with Windsor International Airport in Ontario, according to Transport Canada, which regulates airports in the country.
—Martin Goillandeau, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2025
The ocean regulates our climate, supports global trade, and feeds communities.
—Olivier Wenden, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2025
Throughout Europe, the Hotelstars Union regulates star rankings for hotels and manages a specific set of criteria for hotels to abide by.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 14 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regulates
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Project Cloud Nita Platform Sneakers The Nita has a platform that lifts you about two inches and contains a cushiony memory foam insole for your heels to sink into.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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Angela has the nation’s largest indigenous seed bank, which contains hundreds, if not over a thousand, different seeds that have been donated by people.—
J.M. Banks,
Kansas City Star,
25 Oct. 2025
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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.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
10 Oct. 2025
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The assistant chief directly supervises section commanders, providing leadership, mentorship and guidance.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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Advertisement The vote could therefore play a key role in deciding who controls the House after the midterms.—
Richard Hall,
Time,
25 Oct. 2025
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China controls about 70 percent of rare earth mining and 90 percent of separation and processing.—
Young Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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Under the new structure, OpenAI’s for-profit arm operates as the OpenAI Group Public Benefit Corporation but remains under the control of its nonprofit foundation.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
29 Oct. 2025
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Food insecurity is also a looming problem, said Paco Vélez, chief executive of Feeding South Florida, which operates food pantries, including 24 at South Florida schools, in Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade and Monroe counties.—
Mimi Whitefield,
Miami Herald,
28 Oct. 2025
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Edward Glazer is the co-chairman of the Bucs and oversees real estate acquisitions for the family company, First Allied Corporation, according to Forbes.—
Melanie Hicken,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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The additions came about following proposals that were made to the organization’s board of governors’ Equity and Inclusion Committee — which oversees all of the Affinity Groups, and which is currently chaired by the actor Lou Diamond Phillips — and ultimately approved by the full board.—
Scott Feinberg,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Oct. 2025
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By refusing to specify details of the case, the government keeps the possibility alive of changing their reasoning or their claims to have the same effect for different reasons—just as the mob changes its reasoning for killing Cinna.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
23 Oct. 2025
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The 61-year-old loves the hunt, and sifting through old belongings and hidden gems is what keeps him going.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
23 Oct. 2025
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The Arkansas Department of Human Services oversees SNAP, and the Arkansas Department of Health manages WIC.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Oct. 2025
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The teenager manages to skip around Carreras’ challenge, but the defensive pressure means Yamal runs straight into Orkun Kokcu’s tackle.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Video shows the moment an officer in camouflage and tactical gear approaches an individual, after which another officer tackles the person, restrains them with plastic handcuffs, and leads them away.—
Hanna Park,
CNN Money,
2 Oct. 2025
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An 1878 law known as the Posse Comitatus Act generally restrains the use of the military for such purposes.—
Margaret Talbot,
New Yorker,
17 Aug. 2025
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“Regulates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regulates. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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