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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 managing
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
Congress hasn’t made much headway on a national framework for regulating generative AI.
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Lauren Feiner, The Verge, 3 Oct. 2024
Again, the idea that nobody was regulating systemic risk prior to the creation of FSOC, in a holistic way or any other way, is undeniably false.
—Norbert Michel, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Sunlight provides us with vitamin D and plays a crucial role in regulating the production of serotonin and dopamine, two key neurotransmitters.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 1 Oct. 2024
The scene offered a peek into Newsom’s deliberations on regulating the tech industry, including an explosion of AI companies, and the forces seeking to influence him during bill-signing season at the state Capitol.
—Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2024
Serotonin plays a crucial role in regulating mood and sleep patterns.
—Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 30 Sep. 2024
Lauren Feiner, The Verge, 3 Oct. 2024
Again, the idea that nobody was regulating systemic risk prior to the creation of FSOC, in a holistic way or any other way, is undeniably false.
—Norbert Michel, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Sunlight provides us with vitamin D and plays a crucial role in regulating the production of serotonin and dopamine, two key neurotransmitters.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 1 Oct. 2024
The scene offered a peek into Newsom’s deliberations on regulating the tech industry, including an explosion of AI companies, and the forces seeking to influence him during bill-signing season at the state Capitol.
—Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2024
Serotonin plays a crucial role in regulating mood and sleep patterns.
—Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 30 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regulating
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Ensuring Ongoing Value One challenge in switching to a subscription model is managing customers’ expectations around ongoing value.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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From building an online presence to managing client relationships and marketing your services, digital tools are your best friend.Melissa Houston, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Suicidal ideation has already been added as a possible side effect in the product information for two drugs containing finasteride — Propecia and Proscar.Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
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Only rarely would baked goods or other food items containing washed poppy seeds trigger positive drug tests, doctors who have studied the issue said.David Hilzenrath, CNN, 3 Oct. 2024
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Pairing the sleeping bag with a sleeping pad adds an extra layer of comfort and insulation, keeping you off the cold, uneven ground; check out the Moxils Ultralight Inflatable Sleeping Pad which is on sale for $25.Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2024
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Use a basic smartphone holder and a small tripod to prevent any camera shake, keeping your images sharp.Jamie Carter, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The merit is decided by the Presidentially appointed National Council on the Arts, an advisory committee overseeing public culture funding.Angelica Villa, ARTnews.com, 21 Oct. 2024
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Under the new structure, Johar will retain 50% ownership and serve as executive chair, overseeing the creative direction.Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Oct. 2024
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Nearly half of the people in Lebanon’s emergency shelters for displaced people are children, and the facilities are operating beyond capacity, Michael Adams said.Kara Fox, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
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Back to Alexander Arnold, other positives that speak in his favour include a strong relationship with Bellingham plus his comfort operating as a midfielder.Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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For all the analysts who devote time to measuring earnings and calibrating valuations, the reality is that in this era of ‘quick to please’ monetary policy, liquidity matters a lot for asset prices.Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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This dining lounge then converts over into a proper double bed measuring 190 x 140 cm (75 x 55 in).New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 Oct. 2024
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While anti-Russian sentiment runs high in Georgia, there are fears that the governing Georgian Dream party is eroding the country’s relationship with the West and leaning dangerously toward appeasing Russia.Fredric Dannen, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2024
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The traditional economic rules governing other businesses, such as supply and demand, don’t apply either.Matteo Atti, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Employers conducting background checks should note that all states with comprehensive data privacy laws exempt background checks conducted in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).Alonzo Martinez, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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But supplement companies have incentive to sell lithium OTC without conducting rigorous research on its effects.Shayla Love, The Atlantic, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Regulating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regulating. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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