Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for actuators
Noun
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Slip off the control knobs and wash with hot, soapy water.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
8 Jan. 2026 -
These knobs have a sculptural visual and tactile design—plus, the ceramic knobs options are available in multiple colors and finishes, allowing a genuinely personal touch.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Jan. 2026
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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Future treatments could go beyond simply blocking inflammation and instead tackle the root molecular switches that make the liver more vulnerable.—
Pranjal Malewar,
New Atlas,
11 Jan. 2026
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Toronto switches, sticking Sandro Mamukelashvili on Sexton.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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This lightweight bag provides ample space for belongings like your keys, phone, and wallet, without weighing you down.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Jan. 2026
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In 2024, Brouwer and his team implemented a way to send large files, like images or videos, separately from their smaller encryption keys.—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
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If not, there is a community of controllers around to correct you.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
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Gaming triggers, or controllers, are external devices that turn your phone into a miniature gaming console.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Actuators.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/actuators. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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