Thesaurus results for REGULATOR

regulator

noun

ˈre-gyə-ˌlā-tər

as in controller

a mechanism for adjusting the operation of a device, machine, or system the voltage regulator will make sure your car's alternator gets the right amount of electricity

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Recent Examples of regulator The two-door, two-seat sedan was unveiled two years ago without a steering wheel or pedals — something which would require certain exemptions from US regulators for mass production. —

Bloomberg, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026 As policies around your home tech change, how much responsibility should fall on regulators versus the companies that keep your devices updated? —

Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026 Texas regulators flagged dozens of deficiencies in Camp Mystic's emergency plan, saying missing flood maps, unclear evacuation procedures and undefined staff roles could hinder responses during disasters or medical emergencies. —

Doug Myers, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026 Or, regulators could complain that some donations were not used for tax-exempt purposes. —

Beth Gazley, The Conversation, 24 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for regulator

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The decades-old system has been under scrutiny by lawmakers, aviation officials and the public after a series of crashes and other high-profile incidents, spotlighting the stress controllers are under.

— Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026
On Monday, former state controller Betty Yee dropped out of the race, citing lagging poll numbers and a lack of resources.

— Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026