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

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regulates

It strictly regulates how rates are set and provides for extensive public oversight.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026

The leading explanation is that the system regulates itself.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 18, 2026

The Sixth Circuit in December 2025 upheld the constitutionality of the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority, a nonprofit that regulates thoroughbred racing.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026

Although the body regulates paid-for adverts on platforms including YouTube and Facebook, it cannot issue fines itself.

From BBC ● Jul. 10, 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