REGULATING Synonyms: 84 Similar and Opposite Words

regulating

verb

present participle of regulate

as in controlling

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 supervising

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 regulating The sweet summer fruit is made of 92 percent water, an essential nutrient for regulating body temperature and supporting key processes in the body, notes Elick. — Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 31 Aug. 2026 Comporta and Melides have their beach clubs and their destination dining, but strict laws regulating construction have for now prevented the kind of overdevelopment that can disrupt such an unspoiled place. — Mattie Kahn, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026 Zebra sharks tend to rest on reef floors, regulating bottom-dwelling prey such as snails, clams, crabs, shrimp and small fish, an important part of maintaining thriving ecosystems. — Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026 Some rolled and splashed in the shallows, regulating their body temperature after lying in the Arctic sun, others lay motionless, deep in sleep. — Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026 California lawmakers have reached a deal in high-stakes fight over regulating data centers. — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026 The public notice was seen as an important and logical step in the long and lumbering process of monitoring and potentially regulating the most powerful technology the world has ever seen. — Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026 Pacibekitug is an antibody that targets IL-6, or interleukin-6, a protein involved in regulating immune responses. — Andrew Joseph, STAT, 29 Aug. 2026 Beyond the backlash, regulating the glasses is a touchy subject, Quintin told Ars. — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 21 Aug. 2026

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The company has also said that controlling the chip, domain controller and underlying software stack could help reduce component costs as production volumes increase.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
Japanese doctors have advised patients reporting rashes or difficulty controlling bowels after frequent use to stop until symptoms clear, per the AP.

— Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of controlling

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Still, the pushback led Langley to announce a slew of measures aimed at curbing police misuse.

— Christopher Cann, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026
What the settlement actually changes The design changes, such as curbing infinite scroll and autoplay, are the substantive core of the agreement.

— Carolina Rossini, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026

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Investors are also betting on a future DeepSeek listing in the mainland, said Wayne Shiong, managing partner at Argo Venture Partners, as the startup risks an exodus of senior engineers without financial incentives to stay.

— Anniek Bao,Elaine Yu, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
In addition to managing facilities, his other priorities include enacting policies or resources to ensure students are successful beyond graduation and focusing on student mental health and well-being.

— Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of managing

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Pricing Happy Head’s topical solution is billed on a monthly basis, with a single bottle containing two ounces of treatment solution.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
Mass spectrometry revealed that the broken containers had once held something containing the chemical compounds theobromine, theophylline, caffeine, and paraxanthine.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of containing

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Parker brings more than two decades of experience producing and overseeing film and television projects across all genres.

— Matt Grobar, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026
The Kansas City Immigration Court tries to have at least seven judges overseeing cases, Sharma-Crawford said.

— Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of overseeing

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The show is leaning into its strengths, dialing up the madcap comedy and overlapping dialogue while keeping the story lines rooted in recognizable rites of passage for young people.

— Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
The approach could provide a more repeatable way to adapt navigation systems across different robots and environments, while keeping human oversight for important development and safety decisions.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of keeping

Verb

One of the most striking details in Samsung's latest earnings report is that its operating profit significantly exceeded market expectations.

— , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
The command also released a video clip featuring images of military working dogs operating alongside US personnel at locations across the Middle East.

— Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026

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