regulating

verb

present participle of regulate
1
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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2
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 Some research suggests breakfast skipping may be associated with greater hunger later in the day and difficulty regulating food intake, Wallach says. — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 2 Aug. 2026 The temperature-regulating fabric, made from a blend of 65 percent cotton and 35 percent linen, is the perfect choice for any upcoming bridal or baby showers, picnics, or even as a cool swimsuit cover-up at the beach. — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 1 Aug. 2026 The article highlights the immense challenge of monitoring and universally regulating AI's speed, likening it to nuclear agreements needing verification. — Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 Other tips to beat the heat When temperatures are extremely high, some people’s bodies can have trouble regulating temperature. — Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026 The agency has filed legal actions against at least nine states, including New York, to block them from regulating the markets. — Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 31 July 2026 Reducing air pollution Many states, including Massachusetts, have laws regulating vehicle emissions, in part because vehicles are responsible for significant amounts of different types of air pollution. — Richard Marcantonio, The Conversation, 31 July 2026 Heat acclimatization means gradually exposing yourself to warmer conditions so your body becomes more efficient at sweating, regulating temperature, and maintaining blood volume. — Jakob Roze, Health, 28 July 2026 Another option that employers might consider is introducing natural heat-regulating measures such as green walls and roofs, trees, or ponds. — Oliver Balch, Fortune, 27 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regulating
  1. controlling
  2. supervising
  3. curbing
  4. managing
  5. containing
  6. overseeing
  7. keeping
  8. operating
Verb
  • Haiti today is, in many respects, in worse condition, with armed gangs controlling large areas, institutions barely functioning and millions displaced.
    — Ray Watford, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The system also avoided hazardous conditions while controlling the spacecraft’s orientation, showing how autonomous software could reduce dependence on ground commands during military and scientific missions.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of controlling
Verb
  • What used to be just a one-button trigger to call up an app has evolved into a multi-button, multi-input device for supervising and orchestrating multiple AI tools and agents at once.
    — Brian Westover, PC Magazine, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Corrupt naval officers turned ports they were supposed to be supervising into bribe-laden smuggling hubs, authorities say.
    — Foreign Correspondent, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of supervising
Verb
  • Fauci’s frustration centered on DeSantis for not following federal government guidance and recommendations in curbing the surge of the virus.
    — David Smiley, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
  • In September 2025, Nepal's government banned 26 popular social media platforms, alleging the companies had failed to comply with new regulations aimed at curbing misinformation and online hate speech.
    — Šumit Ganguly, NPR, 27 July 2026
Definition of curbing
Verb
  • The traveler is left managing multiple confirmations, while employees may lack a complete picture of the guest’s plans.
    — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
  • While none of Zero100′s clients had come under attack in the strait, O’Marah said some had decided to avoid that risk by actively managing inventories and rerouting shipments.
    — Chloe Taylor,Sam Meredith,Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 30 July 2026
Definition of managing
Verb
  • Semax, a peptide containing seven amino acids, has been studied for its potential effects on the central nervous system.
    — Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 31 July 2026
  • In her hand is an unopened envelope from a DNA testing company, containing the answer to whether Max was ever really her father.
    — JP Mangalindan, Time, 31 July 2026
Definition of containing
Verb
  • His character is spiritual, punctual and deeply religious, yet silently overseeing a very misogynistic, racist and drug-addled workforce.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 July 2026
  • If a medical clinic can’t clearly answer who’s overseeing your care or what’s in the syringe, that’s a reason to walk away, not a technicality.
    — Carrie Teegardin, AJC.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of overseeing
Verb
  • Geared toward longer stays and keeping road warriors happy, the hotel offers a grab-and-go pantry, an evening happy hour with wine, beer, and light bites, and a buffet breakfast.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 July 2026
  • In addition, Begnaud spent a number of years creating charcuterie boards for friends and family while keeping notes about how to turn these creations into a business someday.
    — Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026
Definition of keeping
Verb
  • McGrew was arraigned July 27 on one count of marine safety - operating while intoxicated causing serious injury, and second offense operating while intoxicated/impaired.
    — Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 31 July 2026
  • City inspectors soon found site safety issues, including workers who were operating machinery without proper certification and an unpermitted supported scaffold in use, according to the Department of Buildings.
    — Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
Definition of operating

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