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
Yes, ChatGPT can modulate its style if prompted to do so.
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Chris Reed, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Aug. 2025
People modulate their behavior for different situations, self-correct when held to account, and internalize virtues that inform their decisions.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2025
But the bravura camera movements and visual excess would be meaningless, Billeter said, if it’s not modulated with more straightforward camerawork that gets at character interiority.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 12 Aug. 2025
The technician modulates the magnet machine to find the best position for that person.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
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Chris Reed, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Aug. 2025
People modulate their behavior for different situations, self-correct when held to account, and internalize virtues that inform their decisions.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2025
But the bravura camera movements and visual excess would be meaningless, Billeter said, if it’s not modulated with more straightforward camerawork that gets at character interiority.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 12 Aug. 2025
The technician modulates the magnet machine to find the best position for that person.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
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Your liver also plays the very sweet role of regulating your blood sugar levels by releasing glucose and storing glycogen when appropriate.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Among its 14 plant oils are argan kernel and rice bran, which regulate sebum production and loosen dead skin cells, respectively—and, together, leave your pores looking significantly smaller and your skin significantly smoother.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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By integrating tariff data with sales performance, market trends, and regulatory frameworks, Rensi can pinpoint inefficiencies, detect policy misalignments, and recommend corrective actions—ranging from renegotiating supplier terms to adjusting pricing strategies.—
Nish Acharya,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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That’s because congressional pay for rank-and-file members hasn’t been adjusted since 2009.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Canales’ first year came with little-to-no expectations, and the team improved three games from rock bottom (2-15 in 2023).—
Mike Kaye
September 10,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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The series builds on The Star's efforts to improve coverage of local communities.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Modulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modulate. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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