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  • present participle of tune.
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tuning

NOUN
regulation
Synonyms
STRONGEST
adjustment arrangement control governance management settlement supervision
STRONG
administration classification codification coordination direction governing government guidance handling moderation modulation reconciliation regimentation reorganization standardization superintendence systematization
Antonyms
WEAK
deregulation disorganization lawlessness mismanagement

Example Sentences

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Whatever is in store for him next, Watson says he "definitely will" be tuning in, and it's likely many other fans will be following suit.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Niki just wants them to stop the racket they’re making with their drill, so he quickly manipulates the lock and gets back to tuning.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

By tuning the environment around the material, the team found they could strengthen or weaken those interactions and effectively switch superconductivity on and off.

From Science Daily • May 29, 2026

You’re tuning your ear from a very early age to try and mimic that accent.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

Some music traditions even use an extremely precise version of wide tuning.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones

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