actuators

plural of actuator

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Noun
  • The model is assigned some structure—like a neural network—giving us a number of knobs that can be independently tweaked to fine-tune the algorithm’s behavior.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 8 June 2026
  • Tighten the knobs or nuts securely.
    Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 6 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
  • My bill to ban Glock switches was never referred, my bill to set an age at 18 for constitutional carry in Missouri was also never referred to a committee.
    Ben Wheeler June 12, Kansas City Star, 12 June 2026
  • Beneath the hot-swappable Keychron APEX switches are south-facing RGB LEDs which are fully customizable.
    Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Noun
  • Newman took over the keys as the pair swapped vocals, his voice as tender and warm as ever.
    Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 10 June 2026
  • Modern end-to-end encryption ensures that no third party can access the keys needed for real-time data streams in transit.
    Leonard Lim, Fortune, 10 June 2026
Noun
  • If a dangerous solar storm is detected heading toward Earth, mission controllers would command the fleet to release the material.
    Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 8 June 2026
  • Missing Spots According to Sara Aparacio, Homeaglow’s resident cleaning expert, people are most likely to miss the touch points that are constantly in use—light switches, door handles, remote controls, even game controllers and keyboards.
    Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 4 June 2026
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“Actuators.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/actuators. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.

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