regulate
verb (used with object)
to control or direct by a rule, principle, method, etc..
overregulate
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a word derived from
regulate.
Example Sentences
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Huang also urged governments not to overregulate the technology, echoing similar comments by Elon Musk a day earlier.
From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026
If we punish risk, overregulate builders, sneer at industry, neglect education, or close the door to people who want to contribute, we will become less exceptional.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026
I don’t want to overregulate, but tech companies need oversight as they monetize our children.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 9, 2024
Rep. Jay Obernolte, California Republican, told the House Science Committee on Wednesday that “Congress should certainly not rush to overregulate but we should also not be complacent.”
From Washington Times ● Oct. 18, 2023
“We didn’t want to overregulate, but we also weren’t just going to give all the money to the Internet service providers and hope for the best,” said Raimondo.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 12, 2022
