regulates

VERB

manage, organize

Synonyms

STRONGEST

adjust administer balance classify conduct control coordinate determine govern handle improve monitor oversee readjust rectify standardize supervise

STRONG

adapt allocate arrange correct direct dispose fit fix guide legislate measure moderate modulate order reconcile rule run set settle square superintend systematize temper time true tune

WEAK

methodize pull things together put in order shape up straighten up tune up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

damage mismanage neglect obey waver worsen

STRONG

confuse disagree disarrange disorder disorganize displace disturb halt leave misguide mislead mix up serve soften unsettle upset

WEAK

deregulate

Example Sentences

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It’s a common misconception that the federal government regulates the dates on food.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2026

In particular, Prevalon makes software that regulates the power used by data centers, whose needs can swing dramatically in short periods.

From Barron's • Jun. 26, 2026

Ofwat, which regulates water companies in the UK, has been reviewing the proposal and a decision is expected this summer.

From BBC • Jun. 15, 2026

Those horses, clones of the Polo Hall of Fame mare Polo Pureza, have an edit in a gene that regulates muscle development.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 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