actuators

plural of actuator

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for actuators
Noun
  • In this case, regulation can be more responsive to nuances of context, and the regulatory knobs are tunable rather than being just on/off.
    Philip Ball, Quanta Magazine, 18 June 2026
  • Of course, Macy is not actually spending late nights at the distillery twisting knobs and loading the wash into fermenters.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 14 June 2026
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
Noun
  • At least 28 states, including California and Indiana, have prohibited the ownership and use of Glock switches in specific laws, according to a count by Everytown for Gun Safety, a nonprofit gun control organization.
    Noe Padilla, USA Today, 26 June 2026
  • The nanometer, an atomic-scale unit of measurement, doesn't refer to the literal size of chips or their components, but to how densely transistors -- the tiny electronic switches that make up processors -- can be packed together.
    CBS News, CBS News, 25 June 2026
Noun
  • Safely store your phone, wallet, keys, passport, and other belongings in the two zippered pockets.
    Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 23 June 2026
  • The peripherals feature nostalgic design elements, including yellow arrow keys reminiscent of the N64's C buttons and classic red, blue, and green button colors.
    Mitch Wallace, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
Noun
  • Gamers will also get access to player profiles with avatars for the first time, as well as support for a wider range of controllers.
    Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 21 June 2026
  • Rather than a small drawer or tray, the divided top of West Elm’s storage coffee table rotates to reveal an empty storage cavity to fill with throw blankets, books, or video game controllers.
    Rachel Fletcher, Architectural Digest, 19 June 2026
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“Actuators.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/actuators. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.

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