Hong Kong is the least regulated economy in Asia.
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Regulated
/ˈɹɛɡjəleɪtɪd/
Synonyms for "regulated" (168 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (34)
Adjective(12 words)
abidingcalm energy classroomchemical substance safetycivil order principlescivilized discourseclinical disciplineclinical protocolcompliant measureconsistent typographycontrolled energycontrolled environmentcontrolled experiments
Verb(6 words)
Noun(11 words)
agency administeredanimal tissue processingcivilized conductcodified textcompany policyconflict-of-interest policycontrol materialcontrol pricingcontrolled areacontrolled data releasecontrolled experiment
Strong matches (50)
Adjective(16 words)
controlled freezingcontrolled investigationcontrolled sunlight exposurecorrect regulationdanish data protection lawdisciplineddutch tranquilliteitendangered mammalethical systemformal instrument of lawgatedgovernment-mandated programhazardous waste regulationsinstitutional reviewisolated teachinglegal codes
Noun(23 words)
controlled observationcontrolled studydirect trafficdispensing systemelectrical safety rulesenvironmental control systemface shield standardfinancial regulatorfire containmentforced readinggovernably regulatedgoverned areagovernment agency formgovernment agency oversightgovernmentally administeredgovernmentally controlledhomeostatic balancehomeostatic maintenancehospital pharmacisthospital sprinkler network
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industrial microbiologylawfully regulatedmanaged area
Related words (84)
Noun(29 words)
medical conditionmetalworking standardsmore controlledmore orderedmost regulatorymost voltage-referenceofficial arrangementofficial guidelineoperating proceduresordering workfloworganized sports leaguepersonal history information disclosurepolicy discussionpolicy standardprice controlledprice fixingprice regulation effectspublic safety office proceduresrent controlschool clothing
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seed bank governanceset pricespeaking pacestandard horticulture practicestandards aligned programstate authoritiesstate dominatedstructured societytoxic chemical exposure
Adjective(23 words)
medical industrymedical treatmentmeteredmore legal-rulemunicipal fundsofficial sealoperational competenceorganized bodyplanned societypublic utility servicesrate-controlledregulated hormone secretionregulatory statusregulatory valuationrestrictedsafe waterstandardized procedurestandardized protocolstandardized teststatutory process
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Verb(20 words)
Determiner(1 words)
the governed
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: abiding, adjust, administer, agency administered, animal tissue processing.
- Sentence evidence is available for regulated, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from derived_reverse, opengloss.
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 "regulated".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "regulated"
Keep "regulated" 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 "regulated" 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 "regulated", 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 "regulated" 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
10 entriesMore specific
16 entriesadjustcalibratecertificationcurbinspectionlicensinglimitmonitorprohibitionregulated industryregulated scheduleregulated substanceregulated timetablerestrictstandardizetune
Collocations
8 entrieshighly regulatedregulated behaviorregulated industryregulated marketregulated substancesregulated temperaturestrictly regulatedtightly regulated
Inflections
4 entriesDerivations
4 entriesAntonyms
1 entriesSample sentences
10 total sentences available.
Prices were strictly regulated during the war.
Source: tatoeba (273328)
Rice prices are regulated by the government.
Source: tatoeba (320211)
Religious behaviour is much less regulated by the government here than in other places.
Source: tatoeba (2403714)
Showing 4 of 10 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "regulated"?
Closest matches include abiding, adjust, administer, agency administered, animal tissue processing.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "regulated"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.