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
Most of our weather is modulated by the position and characteristics of the jet stream.
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Discover Magazine, 23 Sep. 2024
The syrinx modulates these via musculature operating at rates measured in thousandths of a second.
—The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
Those representing your brand must understand the difference and modulate accordingly.
—Alexander Puutio, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
Two other bedrooms on the upper level feature wooden shutters for modulating light and air, and one of them has a bathroom lined with funky green tiles.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 19 July 2024
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Discover Magazine, 23 Sep. 2024
The syrinx modulates these via musculature operating at rates measured in thousandths of a second.
—The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
Those representing your brand must understand the difference and modulate accordingly.
—Alexander Puutio, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
Two other bedrooms on the upper level feature wooden shutters for modulating light and air, and one of them has a bathroom lined with funky green tiles.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 19 July 2024
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Similarly, Justice Elena Kagan questioned the practicality of assessing the environmental effects that an agency cannot regulate.Kaelan Deese, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 10 Dec. 2024
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This hormone is produced by the pineal gland in the brain and regulates sleep and wakefulness and tends to increase in the winter due to the lack of sunlight.Sherri Gordon, Health, 9 Dec. 2024
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This versatile Petzl option can be adjusted for head size, tilted up or down, and runs on either the Core rechargeable battery or three AAA batteries.Lauren Mazzo, Glamour, 10 Dec. 2024
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The best toy subscription boxes offer monthly or quarterly deliveries, are curated based on a child’s current age, and can also be adjusted to match their interests.Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 10 Dec. 2024
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His work focuses on how art and technology may improve learning settings.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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The Bucks improved to 11-1 all-time in NBA Cup games, with their only loss coming in the semifinal last year.Jacob Lev, CNN, 15 Dec. 2024
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“Modulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modulate. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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