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
But Teo has learned to modulate his behavior.
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Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 30 Apr. 2026
Interestingly, the entanglement levels can be modulated on demand through these vibrations.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 20 Apr. 2026
The cell does this with a membrane permeable enough to let nutrients in but solid enough to hold the cell together, plus molecular controls to modulate that permeability as needed.
—Amanda Gefter, Quanta Magazine, 10 Apr. 2026
For example, some promote growth hormones, while others modulate the immune system.
—Will Stone, NPR, 31 Mar. 2026
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Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 30 Apr. 2026
Interestingly, the entanglement levels can be modulated on demand through these vibrations.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 20 Apr. 2026
The cell does this with a membrane permeable enough to let nutrients in but solid enough to hold the cell together, plus molecular controls to modulate that permeability as needed.
—Amanda Gefter, Quanta Magazine, 10 Apr. 2026
For example, some promote growth hormones, while others modulate the immune system.
—Will Stone, NPR, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for modulate
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According to Beemiller, alcohol alters appetite-regulating signals and affects the brain’s reward circuits.—
Teresa Mull,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2026
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The artists were protesting the approval of two decrees that regulate and censor artists not affiliated with state institutions, and penalize freedom of expression and independent journalism.—
Sarah Moreno
June 5,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2026
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The supply and demand parameters have to be adjusted to a conscious mean.—
Mercury News Editorial Board,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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Immediately, some Southern states adjusted their primaries to give them time to change voting districts.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 May 2026
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And access to health care and drinking water should be improved.—
Tommy Trenchard,
NPR,
31 May 2026
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Lewis was unapologetic about his efforts to use the courts as a vehicle for improving the lives of ordinary Floridians, and especially those who struggled.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
31 May 2026
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“Modulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modulate. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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