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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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One of the regulars is sloshed and keeps turning the knob, switching radio stations every which way.—
E.R. Pulgar,
Pitchfork,
10 Mar. 2026
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On the inside, dials, switches, the steering wheel, handbrake and gear knob are also inspired by the HWM-Alta.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Listen to the full interview by clicking on the blue play button above.—
Juana Summers,
NPR,
11 Mar. 2026
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TikTok currently lets users identify songs and add them to a playlist across many music-streaming services via its Add to Music App button.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
11 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 13 Mar. 2026.
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