Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for actuators
Noun
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Features turn out to be like volume knobs for concepts; turn them up and the model will talk about little else.—
James Somers,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025 -
Door Knobs & Handles Door knobs and handles are touched every day multiple times a day.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Control buttons on the stand include the on-screen display joystick, the webcam kill switch, and the power button on the right edge, plus the monitor mode switch button on the left edge.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
15 Oct. 2025
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Though pricey, it’s made with premium materials, like corozo buttons, which are biodegradable, plastic-free button alternatives that resemble ivory.—
Dory Zayas,
Glamour,
11 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Although the video began in black-and-white, when Alaina and Moeller pull the poppers, the video switches to color and reveals that the backdrop behind them features pink and blue flowers.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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Cheaper options or knock-offs tend to come with flimsy sockets, buzzing ballasts, or unreliable switches, which can make rooms look cheap or dated far sooner than expected and even create fire hazards.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Evidence pointing directly to Avery’s involvement included drops of his blood that were found in Halbach's Toyota RAV4 and her keys, which were found in his bedroom along with his DNA, per the Post-Crescent.—
Nicole Briese,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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For homebuyers, that could mean less waiting, fewer surprises, and a smoother path to getting the keys in hand.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said some delays at US airports are intentional to give controllers on duty more time to manage flights safely.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
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In the meantime, controllers will continue to show up to ensure this country’s passengers and cargo arrive safely at their destination.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Actuators.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/actuators. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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