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Recent Examples of actuator
Then, the actuator releases, causing the Ni-Ti tubes to rapidly cool down.
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IEEE Spectrum, 5 Feb. 2026
Instead of an electric actuator at each front corner, Dethleffs has gone with a central cable pulley system that lifts and lowers both corners from the center.
—New Atlas, 21 Jan. 2026
The bloc produces 34% of the global actuator supply, followed by China’s 26%, with US companies controlling 5% of the market, according to a Barclays Research report.
—Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 21 Jan. 2026
The mines are placed on the vessel’s deck, which includes mechanical actuators that release them into the water.
—Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 19 Jan. 2026
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IEEE Spectrum, 5 Feb. 2026
Instead of an electric actuator at each front corner, Dethleffs has gone with a central cable pulley system that lifts and lowers both corners from the center.
—New Atlas, 21 Jan. 2026
The bloc produces 34% of the global actuator supply, followed by China’s 26%, with US companies controlling 5% of the market, according to a Barclays Research report.
—Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 21 Jan. 2026
The mines are placed on the vessel’s deck, which includes mechanical actuators that release them into the water.
—Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 19 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for actuator
Noun
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While consistency was desired and affordability attempted, this process wasn't seen as a strategic lever for procurement risk mitigation or business expansion.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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When pulled, a lever inside the car triggered a spring mechanism that dragged the wiper across the windshield’s surface, clearing it of any obstruction.—
Shoshi Parks,
Popular Science,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Giggles echoed in a nearby play area where children twisted knobs and spun a wheel in a car-like play structure.—
Rachel Kraus,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2026
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The Signature Round Deep Oven offers plenty of features that justify the investment, like its easy-to-clean enamel that resists chipping, dulling, and staining, a tight-fitting lid that helps circulate steam, and an ergonomic knob for effortless lifting.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The floor-to-ceiling glass doors that line the west-facing wall to make the most of a stunning hillside view are easily blocked from light and prying eyes by curtains at the push of a button.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Mar. 2026
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Unlike some competing models that allow for toggle functionality—activating IS with one press and deactivating it with another—this model requires continuous pressure on the button to maintain stabilization.—
Matt Morris,
Space.com,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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And Cronin’s bait-and-switch bit?—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Joann Hussey, communications director for the city of Hollywood, cited lower costs and higher turnout as key reasons for the city’s switch.—
Megan Vaz,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Actuator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/actuator. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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