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
Lifting off must be modulated so the car slows gradually rather than strongly slowing down when the situation doesn’t call for it.
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Trinity Francis, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Their studies are identifying tissues responsible for the regulation of obesity by myostatin and Activin A and developing the most effective strategies for modulating the molecules’ signaling pathways.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 13 Mar. 2025
When pressure rises, our ability to think clearly and modulate our behavior tanks.
—Big Think, 4 Mar. 2025
In that vein, a much more modulated than usual ex-Obama era White House Chief of Staff and Chicago mayor Emanuel painted a bleak realpolitick picture of the world.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 28 Feb. 2025
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Trinity Francis, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Their studies are identifying tissues responsible for the regulation of obesity by myostatin and Activin A and developing the most effective strategies for modulating the molecules’ signaling pathways.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 13 Mar. 2025
When pressure rises, our ability to think clearly and modulate our behavior tanks.
—Big Think, 4 Mar. 2025
In that vein, a much more modulated than usual ex-Obama era White House Chief of Staff and Chicago mayor Emanuel painted a bleak realpolitick picture of the world.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 28 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for modulate
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College leaders don’t want to recognize the athletes as employees, but that comes at a cost: NCAA attempts to regulate the market in arguably logical ways swiftly face antitrust lawsuits.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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Adams said the city’s airspace is highly regulated, pilots are well-trained, and the aircraft are well maintained.—
Philip Marcelo,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Apr. 2025
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The post resonated with many developers who felt the company had sacrificed quality, choosing to artificially cap capabilities rather than adjusting their pricing model to reflect true costs.—
Andrew Filev,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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The federal government argues the states can adjust their individual budgets.—
Alexis Simendinger,
The Hill,
14 Apr. 2025
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The increasing role of data science and data analytics is recognized by businesses across all industries and used to improve decision-making through predictive analytics, get a competitive edge, and increase their general efficiency.—
Alexandra Harbert,
USA TODAY,
15 Feb. 2025
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The change is aimed at easing administrative burdens and improving accessibility to services for people who need help with both substance use and mental health, according to Pritzker’s office and advocates.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Feb. 2025
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“Modulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modulate. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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