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actuators

noun

plural of actuator
as in levers

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  1. knobs
  2. buttons
  3. switches
  4. keys
  5. controllers
Noun
  • Original moldings, door knobs, and wood paneling have been preserved, but spaces have been shaped for contemporary use including made disabled-accessible.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Then, gently pull or twist the knobs (depending on your appliance) to remove them.
    — Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of knobs
Noun
  • The volume buttons are near the top, and the AI button is right next to them.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 14 May 2026
  • These buttons require the press of a button to start cooking or heating something quickly.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2026
Definition of buttons
Noun
  • The convention takes place every year and switches venue between London and Cambridge.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Instead of switches, the act of computing takes the form of a competition between various sequences.
    — Mike McRae September 22, New Atlas, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of switches
Noun
  • Hahn is also the DJ of Linkin Park, the man behind the keys and record scratches that give the band its distinct blend of genres.
    — Brian Welk, IndieWire, 21 Sep. 2026
  • The hotel has been awarded two Michelin keys since opening three years ago.
    — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of keys
Noun
  • The glasses are able to display better visuals than the older Quest headset, and contain sensors that track users' eyes and hand movements, which reduces the need to use controllers to interact with the device.
    — Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2026
  • While professional drones use remote controllers and a screen, others operate easily with a mobile phone or a tablet.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of controllers
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“Actuators.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/actuators. Accessed 29 Sep. 2026.

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