as in to regulate
to make changes to (something) in order to keep a desirable balance, proportion, etc.
He takes insulin to modulate his blood sugar levels. She kept talking during the performance, making no effort to modulate her voice.
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Recent Examples of modulate
Experimental studies show that selenium may reduce fat accumulation in the liver by modulating certain enzymes.
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Brittany Lubeck, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 31 Oct. 2024
Addressing pain before an operation can make patients feel better post-op.
Complementary and alternative techniques that address psychological factors can reduce pain and opioid use by modulating pain transmission in the nervous system and activating neurochemical pathways that promote pain relief.
—Heather Margonari, Discover Magazine, 28 Nov. 2024
Females flap their wings at around 500 Hz, after which males take off and start buzzing at about 800 Hz — rapidly modulating this frequency when the females are nearby, per the study.
—Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
While small molecules are currently at the forefront of efforts to modulate the activity of lncRNAs, in the future, other tools such as CRISPR and RNA interference have also been described as potential therapeutic strategies.
—Juergen Eckhardt, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
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Brittany Lubeck, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 31 Oct. 2024
Addressing pain before an operation can make patients feel better post-op.
Complementary and alternative techniques that address psychological factors can reduce pain and opioid use by modulating pain transmission in the nervous system and activating neurochemical pathways that promote pain relief.
—Heather Margonari, Discover Magazine, 28 Nov. 2024
Females flap their wings at around 500 Hz, after which males take off and start buzzing at about 800 Hz — rapidly modulating this frequency when the females are nearby, per the study.
—Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
While small molecules are currently at the forefront of efforts to modulate the activity of lncRNAs, in the future, other tools such as CRISPR and RNA interference have also been described as potential therapeutic strategies.
—Juergen Eckhardt, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
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Ayurvedic practitioners have claimed that oil pulling can reduce plaque, prevent gingivitis, and regulate bad breath per a 2014 Vogue article, and the practice remains relevant a decade later.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2025
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But TikTok has fought the law at every turn, arguing that the U.S. government is overstepping its bounds by attempting to regulate foreign ownership of a private company.Nik Popli, TIME, 9 Jan. 2025
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He’s cooled a bit now that NHL opponents have identified him as one of the Blue Jackets’ top weapons, and he’s being challenged to adjust.Aaron Portzline, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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When the policy was announced, USCIS estimated that over two-thirds of non-citizens without legal status but were married to U.S. citizens were not eligible to apply to adjust their status previously.Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
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This rule is another opportunity to improve our air quality and protect public health while supporting a thriving restaurant industry.Michael Seilback, New York Daily News, 14 Jan. 2025
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Doing regular physical activity, such as walking, cycling, or strength training, to improve insulin sensitivity and help manage weight gain (as obesity is a significant risk factor for type 2 diabetes).Carisa Brewster, Verywell Health, 14 Jan. 2025
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“Modulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modulate. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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