conductors

plural of conductor

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Recent Examples of conductors The researchers at Cornell University used an artificial intelligence (AI) framework called IonNet to search millions of possible materials for fast-ion conductors that are critical components of solid-state batteries. Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 10 Aug. 2026 The crowds ignored the best efforts of the protest leaders to act as disciplinary conductors and reveled in their own playful spontaneity, their slogans and posters heaping colorful profanities on the prime minister. Asim Ali, Time, 1 Aug. 2026 Companies are experimenting with specialized conductors and light waves to transmit information in a much more energy-efficient way. Benjamin Guggenheim, Washington Post, 13 July 2026 The 4-pin XLR / 3m cable has larger cross-sectional conductors to maintain low resistance over its extended length, with high-strength PFA insulation for durability and electrical performance. Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 Aluminum is one of the best heat conductors, and this particular combo allows for the pan to warm evenly—especially crucial in the searing and sautéing business. Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 23 June 2026 In plain terms, these sensors may help map weak magnetic fields near steel, cables or electrical conductors. Alex Krasnok, Fortune, 21 June 2026 Hormones act as conductors, orchestrating how long each phase lasts. Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 16 June 2026 The conductors would continuously walk back and forth through each car from one end of the train to the other throughout the entire ride. Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conductors
Noun
  • The organization was disbanded by Taiwan's Interior Ministry in May for not holding elections for their directors in time.
    ABC News, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • McDonnell seemed to prize family connections over real-world experience, hiring her nephews to serve as directors and executive producers on various series.
    Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 11 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • In a statement, the city of Littleton said, after research and an evaluation with consultants, in some cases, shortening school zones increases driver awareness and improves overall safety for drivers and students.
    Ashley Portillo, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Views are also good at what has become something of a local landmark, particularly to drivers on the nearby M61 motorway who can’t fail to notice the sweeping roof and angled floodlight poles when lit up at night.
    Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The greatest change was observed for women composers, whose employment has surged since 2007, when there were no women composers working across the top 100 movies.
    Angelique Jackson, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The album shines a light on composers that even some Ukrainians aren't particularly familiar with.
    Brittney Melton, NPR, 29 July 2026
Noun
  • TourScoop coversguided group tours and tour operators,tour operator reviews,tour itinerary reviews andtravel gear recommendations.
    Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 27 June 2026
Noun
  • Contemporary Christian musicians Jeremy Camp and Andrew Ripp fill out the bill.
    Jennifer Day, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Songs by Harry Styles, Bad Bunny, Bruno Mars, Olivia Rodrigo, Drake and Taylor Swift have all interrupted Langley’s reign – and some of those musicians have done so more than once.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Military commanders, engineers, physicians, merchants, and administrators from conquered peoples could enter imperial service, demonstrating a level of social mobility uncommon in contemporary states.
    Ethan Teekah, Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 Aug. 2026
  • StemRad engineers, though, figured dressing as a medieval knight doesn’t really get you all that much.
    Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 13 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Neither enjoyed the experience, but both became substantially better leaders because of it.
    Mark Nevins, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
  • District leaders warned that the move could leave CPS vulnerable to midyear cuts if the money doesn’t materialize.
    Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • But the attorneys said there were no infractions for the attendants to act on.
    Marvin Hurst, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The horses, the Council was told, have stable attendants watching over them around the clock, and immediate access to a veterinarian 24 hours a day.
    Marianne Pizzitola, New York Daily News, 25 July 2026

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“Conductors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conductors. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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