The market should be deregulated.
Source: tatoeba (5975301)
Deregulated
Synonyms for "deregulated" (9 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (2)
Verb(2 words)
Strong matches (3)
Verb(1 words)
Noun(2 words)
more unregulatedonline platform nonregulation
Related words (4)
Verb(2 words)
Adjective(2 words)
unregulated industryunregulated sector
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: decontrolled, liberalize, liberalized, more unregulated, online platform nonregulation.
- Sentence evidence is available for deregulated, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from opengloss, derived_reverse.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "deregulated".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "deregulated"
Keep "deregulated" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "deregulated" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "deregulated", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "deregulated" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
6 entrieseconomic conditioneconomic policymarket statepricing regimeregulatory actionregulatory regime
More specific
12 entriesderegulate airlinesderegulate banksderegulate energyderegulate telecomsderegulated banking sectorderegulated electricity marketderegulated energy marketderegulated financial sectorderegulated telecommunications marketmarket pricingprice competitionpricing freedom
Collocations
9 entriesderegulated banking sectorderegulated electricity marketderegulated energy marketderegulated industriesderegulated marketderegulated pricesderegulated sectorderegulated telecommunications sectorderegulated utilities
Inflections
4 entriesDerivations
4 entriesSample sentences
4 total sentences available.
They say he responded too slowly to spiraling prices in an energy market that had been deregulated to make electricity cheaper.
Source: tatoeba (11068278)
But the idea that Singapore is a deregulated paradise is not borne out by reality, as anyone who has tried to dispose of a piece of used chewing gum there will know.
Source: wiktionary
"We're still in a deregulated market, so operators identify routes that they deem profitable. Cornwall Council fills in the gaps and provides socially necessary services, contracting those as part of whole network planning.
Source: wiktionary
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "deregulated"?
Closest matches include decontrolled, liberalize, liberalized, more unregulated, online platform nonregulation.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "deregulated"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.