self-regulate
verb
self-reg·u·late
ˌself-ˈre-gyə-ˌlāt 
also -ˈrā-
self-regulated; self-regulating; self-regulates
1
intransitive
: to regulate oneself or itself
allowing markets to self-regulate
… noted the overwhelming lack of public trust in the financial services industry's ability to self-regulate effectively …—
Sally Rose
Sally RoseThe idea is that the kids learn how to manage and self-regulate.—Cheyenne Derksen Schroeder
Cheyenne Derksen Schroeder2
transitive
: to control or govern (something) for or by oneself
… was hired by the motion picture industry to head up a new body to self-regulate the movies.—Katharine Monk
Katharine Monkthe ability of the child to self-regulate her behavior
… a horse who is permitted to self-regulate his intake will eat only what his body needs.—Juliet M. Getty
Juliet M. GettyExamples of self-regulate in a Sentence
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As intelligent systems reshape work, those who can self-regulate, think clearly under pressure and evolve intentionally won’t just keep pace—they’ll define the future.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Although the Foster Grandparents in Tarrant County are currently serving younger kids, volunteers say relationship building is key when helping the children learn their numbers and letters in addition to learning how to self-regulate.
—Lina Ruiz
september 16, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Sep. 2025
What on earth makes anyone think that a self-regulating Radius will clean up its act?
—Brian Beveridge, Mercury News, 10 Sep. 2025
This happens not because students are deceptive or evil but because humans are self-regulating creatures.
—Jennifer L. Steele, The Conversation, 15 Aug. 2025
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Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Although the Foster Grandparents in Tarrant County are currently serving younger kids, volunteers say relationship building is key when helping the children learn their numbers and letters in addition to learning how to self-regulate.
—Lina Ruiz
september 16, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Sep. 2025
What on earth makes anyone think that a self-regulating Radius will clean up its act?
—Brian Beveridge, Mercury News, 10 Sep. 2025
This happens not because students are deceptive or evil but because humans are self-regulating creatures.
—Jennifer L. Steele, The Conversation, 15 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for self-regulate
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“Self-regulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-regulate. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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