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Recent Examples of actuator
Robotic systems need to integrate complex technologies like sensors, actuators and controllers while also operating within the physical limitations of their environment.
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Jay Shah, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
The foils are controlled by actuators and sensors of boat height and speed rather than operating manually.
—James Morris, Forbes.com, 3 May 2025
Mercedes-Benz Once deployed, the 4K screen provides the visual half of a high-end mobile theater that also stuffs a total of 42 speakers in an immersive Dolby Atmos configuration that includes haptic actuators in the seats.
—New Atlas, 24 Apr. 2025
This includes rare-earth magnetics that are used in the rotary actuator that allows the heads to write and read information from tracks of data on the disk surfaces.
—Thomas Coughlin, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
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Jay Shah, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
The foils are controlled by actuators and sensors of boat height and speed rather than operating manually.
—James Morris, Forbes.com, 3 May 2025
Mercedes-Benz Once deployed, the 4K screen provides the visual half of a high-end mobile theater that also stuffs a total of 42 speakers in an immersive Dolby Atmos configuration that includes haptic actuators in the seats.
—New Atlas, 24 Apr. 2025
This includes rare-earth magnetics that are used in the rotary actuator that allows the heads to write and read information from tracks of data on the disk surfaces.
—Thomas Coughlin, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for actuator
Noun
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Pricing and cost cuts were the main levers, CFO Andre Schulten said at the time.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
5 June 2025
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Risk pros must identify those levers, whether that involves sourcing alternative suppliers, cost management measures, or reimagining pricing.—
Forrester,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
Noun
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Shower flooring must be non-slip and shower knobs should be at wheelchair height.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 May 2025
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Protect Hardware When Painting Painting can result in a real mess when stray streaks and drips land on handles, knobs, and pulls.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
25 May 2025
Noun
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They’re designed with double reverse pleats, a zip and button fly, and angled side pockets.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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Stay up to date on Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge deal analysis by hitting the follow button below.—
Janhoi McGregor,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
Noun
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Unlike gas plants, coal plants can’t be easily turned on and off with the flip of a switch and take time to ramp up and come online.—
Ella Nilsen,
CNN Money,
6 June 2025
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In the kitchen, the trim color switches to a pistachio green.—
Amy Panos,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 June 2025
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“Actuator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/actuator. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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