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Recent Examples of actuator
The lens uses a high-response linear actuator (HLA) system that snaps focus from near to distant targets in an instant.
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PC Magazine, 9 Sep. 2025
The new actuator is able to contract like a muscle using a balance between elastic and magnetic forces.
—IEEE Spectrum, 12 Aug. 2025
Others are spring-loaded, using the actuator only to hold the handle in.
—New Atlas, 2 Aug. 2025
Regarding permanent rare earth magnets for actuators, the most common element is neodymium, which can be sourced from Mountain Pass.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 17 June 2025
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PC Magazine, 9 Sep. 2025
The new actuator is able to contract like a muscle using a balance between elastic and magnetic forces.
—IEEE Spectrum, 12 Aug. 2025
Others are spring-loaded, using the actuator only to hold the handle in.
—New Atlas, 2 Aug. 2025
Regarding permanent rare earth magnets for actuators, the most common element is neodymium, which can be sourced from Mountain Pass.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for actuator
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Other Republicans have thrown cold water on it, too, mainly arguing that the same lever could be used against them by a Democratic majority in the future.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
11 Oct. 2025
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As companies still try to optimize their data-readiness capabilities, material innovation has emerged as a critical lever for change.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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It’s made from durable, attractive stainless steel and has ergonomic knobs that are easy to grip.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
16 Oct. 2025
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With a jeweled design, bee detail accents, an amber lid knob, and a wooden handle, this tea kettle is elegant from top to bottom.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
12 Oct. 2025
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Shapiro’s goal, however, seems to be forcing PJM to make changes before states push the nuclear button and leave the network.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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The visceral feeling of it is what puts gamers in the shoes of the main character, clicking a button and appearing in a different region can break the immersion.—
Ryan Gaur,
Rolling Stone,
14 Oct. 2025
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Also this year, O’Leary oversaw the switch in the org’s name to Cinema United (for years it was confused with the other NATO).—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Oct. 2025
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The switch also highlights the huge umbrella that country music now spans.—
Melinda Newman,
Billboard,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Actuator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/actuator. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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