as in to regulate
to make changes to (something) in order to keep a desirable balance, proportion, etc. He takes insulin to modulate his blood sugar levels. She kept talking during the performance, making no effort to modulate her voice.
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Recent Examples of modulate It’s made with guayusa (a natural source of L-theanine and caffeine) and gotu kola (for modulating GABA). —
Brianna Peters, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2026 At other times, the cloak reads as an exterior, modulated, flowing sculptural layer—almost like a cloud that envelops the building, as with the Luma Tower in Arles, France. —Norman Foster, Artforum, 26 Mar. 2026 Even for women uninterested in modulating their feelings and behavior to fit a societal standard of supportive positivity, perimenopause is presented as a hazard to health and well-being. —Patricia Bencivenga, STAT, 26 Mar. 2026 Studies suggest that MSCs can interact with immune cells in ways that help modulate inflammatory signaling, without broadly suppressing immune function. —Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for modulate
Brianna Peters, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2026 At other times, the cloak reads as an exterior, modulated, flowing sculptural layer—almost like a cloud that envelops the building, as with the Luma Tower in Arles, France. —Norman Foster, Artforum, 26 Mar. 2026 Even for women uninterested in modulating their feelings and behavior to fit a societal standard of supportive positivity, perimenopause is presented as a hazard to health and well-being. —Patricia Bencivenga, STAT, 26 Mar. 2026 Studies suggest that MSCs can interact with immune cells in ways that help modulate inflammatory signaling, without broadly suppressing immune function. —Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for modulate
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Defense attorneys will likely argue that the explosion was a tragic accident, but was unintended — even if the defendants broke rules meant to regulate the sale and storage of fireworks, Parisi said.— Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 11 Apr. 2026
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The appropriate remedy is congressional overruling of the Marquette case so as to allow the states to regulate loans to their own citizens.— George Liebmann, Baltimore Sun, 11 Apr. 2026
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Stay honest, keep your promises realistic, and let the connection adjust naturally instead of trying to control the outcome.— Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
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Another challenge was adjusting to expectations for onscreen intimacy, a staple of vertical dramas.— Chang Che, New Yorker, 25 Apr. 2026
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At the time of Jaxon’s death, the county was nearing the end of an 18-month corrective action plan aimed at improving oversight and safety within the system.— Julia Prodis Sulek, Mercury News, 20 Apr. 2026
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The new Lewis House will improve inclusivity and accessibility features supporting people of all physical abilities, genders and cultural practices.— Elliot Mann, Twin Cities, 19 Apr. 2026
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