regulate
verb (used with object)
to control or direct by a rule, principle, method, etc..
regulates
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present tense formof regulate (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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Telematics had the potential to offer the lowest premiums for drivers with spotty driving records who improved their driving habits, but opponents contended it violated Proposition 103, the 1988 initiative that regulates auto rates.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026
It previously said it strictly regulates the export of “dual use” components, which can serve both civilian and military purposes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026
By identifying a biological pathway that directly regulates this inflammation, the new findings suggest that future therapies could potentially target liver inflammation alongside existing treatments focused on weight and liver fat.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 21, 2026
It isn’t yet entirely clear who regulates prediction markets and how, and markets have regularly clashed with state officials trying to rein them in.
From Salon ● Aug. 13, 2026
Hie part of my brain that regulates time definitely hasn’t adjusted to being back yet, but neither has the rest of me.
From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan
