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modulate

[moj-uh-leyt] / ˈmɒdʒ əˌleɪt /


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"They help modulate and regulate many gene and signaling pathways in the brain."

From Science Daily • May 26, 2026

"Our research presents a clear case that specific brain pathways can be directly targeted to modulate sensory pain," said Ball.

From Science Daily • Apr. 27, 2026

Other advantages include no launching device, the ability to modulate the beam's intensity, and unlimited "ammunition."

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026

Olsen: How have you come to learn that distinction and how to modulate your performance, like knowing what you can do for a camera versus what you’re doing for the audience?

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 4, 2025

She said nothing, but used her hands to modulate Mammachi’s fury, to stoke it anew.

From "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy




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