modulated

past tense of modulate

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of modulated The mouth fiddle belongs to a family of instruments that are orally modulated, lending qualities of the human voice to the sound waves emitted by a vibrating string. — Jonathon Keats, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 But their specific details and strictness have modulated between political administrations in recent years. — Rachel Frazin, The Hill, 1 June 2026 Interestingly, the entanglement levels can be modulated on demand through these vibrations. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 20 Apr. 2026 At other times, the cloak reads as an exterior, modulated, flowing sculptural layer—almost like a cloud that envelops the building, as with the Luma Tower in Arles, France. — Norman Foster, Artforum, 26 Mar. 2026 At startup, the flat-six engine’s titanium exhaust sounds rowdier than that of the average 911, but is modulated enough to make long drives untaxing. — Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 5 Jan. 2026 Lopatin’s score modulated between tension and unbearable anxiety until its poignant (Iggy Pop–assisted) catharsis. — Jack Denton, Vulture, 30 Dec. 2025 Bassett transmits the surreal shock of learning that her vows were spoken on shaky ground—and makes over-the-top seem properly modulated. — Niela Orr, New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2025 The researchers suggest this strategy may be shared by other deep-vent species, modulated by the local chemistry of their relevant habitats. — New Atlas, 16 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for modulated
Verb
  • Emissions aren’t directly regulated yet for the sector, which contributes about 26% of the state’s methane pollution.
    — Blanca Begert, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The American Kratom Association, an industry lobbying group, asserts that it is regulated under a looser dietary supplement law.
    — Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 30 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The commission voted 7-1 to direct County Attorney Tyrone Wade to look into whether any laws or policies were broken during the consent agenda vote and whether any policies should be adjusted to prevent similar situations in the future.
    — Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Both figures were adjusted to represent full-time equivalent student and employee numbers.
    — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 6 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The Ravens are too good at home; the Titans are improved but still struggling to move the ball.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The existing driveway would be improved to separate arena traffic from police department traffic.
    — Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • An earlier version of this story was corrected to describe the suspect as the former head of foreign, not domestic, intelligence.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026
  • But many of Lamont’s fellow Democrats say the fiscally moderate governor has over-corrected, saving too aggressively, to the detriment of health care, education, social services and other core programs.
    — Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 4 Oct. 2026

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“Modulated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modulated. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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