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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
Now, some are suggesting that Welch may have run afoul of the Securities and Exchange Commission, an independent oversight agency that regulates financial markets, including cryptocurrency.
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Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
Similar to the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), the Québec Maple Syrup Producers federation regulates the production of syrup to control its price, putting a quota on how much syrup would sell each year.
—Olivia B. Waxman, TIME, 6 Dec. 2024
Insulin sensitivity is a gauge of how well a person's cells are responding to insulin, which is a hormone that regulates blood sugar.
—Allison Aubrey, NPR, 5 Dec. 2024
The state Department of Environmental Protection, or DEP, which regulates the state’s operational and abandoned mines, is on the scene, spokesperson Lauren Camarda said.
—Lex Harvey and Andy Rose, CNN, 4 Dec. 2024
Arizona’s record-high home insurance costs have prompted the state agency that regulates insurers to form a group to address the growing issue and find some relief for the state’s homeowners.
—Catherine Reagor, The Arizona Republic, 3 Dec. 2024
In 2022, Biden’s Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, which regulates the gun industry, also imposed further restrictions on the sale of ghost gun kits.
—Alex Mann, Baltimore Sun, 27 Nov. 2024
The agency regulates prescription and over-the-counter drugs, cell and gene therapies, food, medical devices, tobacco, and cosmetics.
—Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 27 Nov. 2024
First mooted over the summer, the Italian parliament last week approved a transport bill that regulates e-scooters, as well as introduces tougher penalties for drunk driving and abandoning animals alongside roads.
—Nicole Kobie, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
Similar to the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), the Québec Maple Syrup Producers federation regulates the production of syrup to control its price, putting a quota on how much syrup would sell each year.
—Olivia B. Waxman, TIME, 6 Dec. 2024
Insulin sensitivity is a gauge of how well a person's cells are responding to insulin, which is a hormone that regulates blood sugar.
—Allison Aubrey, NPR, 5 Dec. 2024
The state Department of Environmental Protection, or DEP, which regulates the state’s operational and abandoned mines, is on the scene, spokesperson Lauren Camarda said.
—Lex Harvey and Andy Rose, CNN, 4 Dec. 2024
Arizona’s record-high home insurance costs have prompted the state agency that regulates insurers to form a group to address the growing issue and find some relief for the state’s homeowners.
—Catherine Reagor, The Arizona Republic, 3 Dec. 2024
In 2022, Biden’s Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, which regulates the gun industry, also imposed further restrictions on the sale of ghost gun kits.
—Alex Mann, Baltimore Sun, 27 Nov. 2024
The agency regulates prescription and over-the-counter drugs, cell and gene therapies, food, medical devices, tobacco, and cosmetics.
—Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 27 Nov. 2024
First mooted over the summer, the Italian parliament last week approved a transport bill that regulates e-scooters, as well as introduces tougher penalties for drunk driving and abandoning animals alongside roads.
—Nicole Kobie, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regulates
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The perennial problem for Republicans who’ve wanted to get rid of the ACA is that the law contains provisions that are popular with voters.Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Lovingly handcrafted in small batches by a team of mostly 1st-generation Eastern Europeans, every package contains wholesome, made-from-scratch Polish classics that taste like a slice of home away from home.Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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Kroger operates Ralphs, Food4Less, Fred Meyer, Fry’s, Quality Food Centers and other grocery stores.Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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The company operates Bershka, Pull&Bear, Massimo Dutti, Oysho, Stradivarius and Zara Home in addition to its core brand Zara.Rhonda Richford, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
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The amendment would also significantly affect the institution of the chief justice, who oversees the federal court system and acts as the most senior justice.Tobi Raji The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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The state agency that oversees that drug registry did not respond to a request for comment.J. David McSwane, ProPublica, 7 Dec. 2024
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He’s taken on different personas, different looks, rapped about different things and keeps getting bigger and bigger.Rembert Browne, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Starter Set comes in a beautiful box with a vessel and crystal coaster that keeps your jewelry safe and displayed beautifully.Amber Love Bond, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Ruth manages to solve that only for Remy and Mike to start fist fighting among the barrels and against the tanker, and then Gary (Meegwun Fairbrother) shows up just as Ruth gets a critical call about her husband’s medical condition.Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 7 Dec. 2024
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The trick is that those outfits will be repurposed for next year’s pantomime season for one of the other pantos Harrison manages.Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 7 Dec. 2024
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Therefore, understanding the science that governs quarks is important for grasping the fundamental principles of matter, the forces that hold nuclei together, and the processes that shape the universe.Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 8 Dec. 2024
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The Assembly of States Parties to the Rome Statute, which governs the International Criminal Court, previously announced plans for an external investigation into the allegations but has not disclosed who will lead the inquiry.Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
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The Luxury Institute, which conducts research specific to the luxury industry, confirms the high levels of employee discontent and adds context around the challenges front-line luxury goods associates are experiencing after the pandemic.Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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Unlike city agencies, there is no structure where the city routinely conducts performance audits of the fund.Julian Baron, Baltimore Sun, 6 Dec. 2024
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Now, Michelle runs a nonprofit offering bereavement and burial services for families as well as partnerships with clinics to offer free ultrasounds and postpartum needs.Nancy Borowick, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
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As the vehicle's battery depletes, the car's technology automatically switches it into Sport mode where the car runs as a hybrid.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Regulates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regulates. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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