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actuator

noun

Definition of actuator

as in lever

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Recent Examples of actuator One notable example is MIT’s myoneural actuator, a living implant made from muscle tissue that interfaces naturally with nerves. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 27 July 2026 LiberNovo provides a five-year warranty on all Omni’s non-electronic parts, and covers the battery, cables, and actuator for two years. — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 9 July 2026 Basically, the liquid metal droplet simultaneously acts as the motor, piston, and actuator. — New Atlas, 12 June 2026 The winning enterprise systems will look less like a robot with a model on top and more like a control plane that happens to have actuators. — Ashutosh Saxena, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for actuator

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Noun

The primary lever for improving workforce engagement is improving the capability, confidence, and working conditions of the people who manage that workforce.

— Cindy Rodriguez Constable, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Down below, stopping power comes from Brembo Stylema calipers linked to a Brembo radial master cylinder with an adjustable MCS lever.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 July 2026

Definition of lever

Noun

Almost all the controls are embedded in the touchscreen, but there is a dedicated volume knob on the center console.

— Joel Feder, The Drive, 29 July 2026
The boards tie in the floating wood shelves that flank the range and pair beautifully with the surrounding materials, such as the copper pot filler, brass stove knobs, and stone countertops.

— Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 July 2026

Definition of knob

Noun

Listen to the full interview by clicking the play button above.

— Leila Fadel, NPR, 30 July 2026
As 404 Media points out, the inclusion of the new button is particularly surprising, because LinkedIn is simultaneously encouraging users to generate AI slop through an AI-powered writing assistant.

— Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 30 July 2026

Definition of button

Noun

Typically, some models deviate and predict a waning event at some point, or a switch into La Niña, which is El Niño’s colder water sibling.

— Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
Typically, this bait-and-switch would lead to a Wally Pipp situation where Pipp’s replacement (in this case Lou Gehrig) never gave up his spot.

— Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of switch

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