Synonyms for regulate
ˈrɛg yəˌleɪt

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1. regulate, modulate(verb)

   fix or adjust the time, amount, degree, or rate of

   "regulate the temperature"; "modulate the pitch"

   Synonyms:
   order, tone, shape, mold, inflect, influence, baffle, modulate, regularize, govern, determine, regularise

   Antonyms:
   deregulate

2. regulate, regularize, regularise, order, govern(verb)

   bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage; impose regulations

   "We cannot regulate the way people dress"; "This town likes to regulate"

   Synonyms:
   put, govern, ordain, regularise, order, dictate, arrange, set up, say, grade, ordinate, range, influence, determine, mold, baffle, consecrate, rule, enjoin, modulate, rank, rate, tell, shape, prescribe, place, regularize

   Antonyms:
   deregulate

3. determine, shape, mold, influence, regulate(verb)

   shape or influence; give direction to

   "experience often determines ability"; "mold public opinion"

   Synonyms:
   mildew, settle, baffle, square up, work, shape, fix, find, square off, forge, modulate, determine, see, find out, govern, cast, form, define, specify, mould, regularize, watch, regularise, mold, tempt, charm, make up one's mind, decide, ascertain, influence, limit, act upon, learn, set, model, order, check

   Antonyms:
   deregulate

4. baffle, regulate(verb)

   check the emission of (sound)

   Synonyms:
   baffle, stupefy, scotch, stick, perplex, bilk, shape, get, mystify, frustrate, flummox, beat, order, foil, nonplus, modulate, determine, dumbfound, thwart, govern, regularize, regularise, amaze, mold, gravel, bewilder, cross, vex, influence, puzzle, spoil, pose

   Antonyms:
   deregulate

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1. regulate

   Synonyms:
   methodize, organize, rale, govern

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1. regulate(v. a.)

   Synonyms:
   methodize, dispose, adjust, reduce to method, adjust by rule, put in order, keep in order

2. regulate(v. a.)

   Synonyms:
   direct, manage, govern, conduct, guide, rule

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1. List of paraphrases:

   regulating, govern, regular, regularize, regulates, regularise, regulatory, regulated, regulation, control, legislate

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How to use regulate in a sentence?

1. Michael Madden:

   Under Kim Jong Il, these guys would get their fiefdom then the leader gets to regulate it when he needs to, it's not unlike the mafia, or the Sopranos, where Tony has to make a ruling.

2. Raymond G. Kessler:

   In truth, attempts to regulate the civilian possession of firearms have five political functions. They (1) increase citizen reliance on government and tolerance of increased police powers and abuse; (2) help prevent opposition to the government; (3) facilitate repressive action by government and its allies; (4) lessen the pressure for major or radical reform; and (5) can be selectively enforced against those perceived to be a threat to government.

3. John Milton:

   If we think we regulate printing, thereby to rectfy manners, we must regulate all regulations and pastimes, all that is delightful to man.

4. Cindy Shelton:

   It’s an unlimited buffet so babies self-regulate when they breastfeed. They’re not going to overfeed or underfeed but sometimes they want a snack.

5. Maggie Moon:

   Holly Phillips said. It's not clear why this happens ; studies suggest that in response to the stress of not getting quality snooze time, there's a reduction in activity in the hypothalamus, the control panel of the brain where body temperature is regulated. A study from the European Journal of Applied Physiology appears to back this up : researchers documented a drop in body temperature in 20 sleep-deprived young adults. Metabolism may be a culprit here as well. When you're fatigued from a restless night, your metabolism works at a more sluggish pace, Holly Phillips said, producing less heat and slower circulation. You're dehydrated Up to 60 percent of the adult human body is water, and water helps regulate body temperature.

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