Synonyms of regulator

regulator

noun

ˈre-gyə-ˌlā-tər 

as in controller

a mechanism for adjusting the operation of a device, machine, or system

the voltage regulator will make sure your car's alternator gets the right amount of electricity

Synonyms & Similar Words

• controller
• control
• selector
• switch
• lever
• actuator
• knob
• key
• dial
• button
• push button

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of regulator

Many have also profited from the willingness of regulators to allow experiments in risky domains, including autonomous driving on public roads. — Andrew McAfee, Foreign Affairs, 23 Sep. 2026

For its part, Google, a major data center operator, has agreed to pay a premium for that new electricity as part of a new program Georgia Power submitted to state regulators late Monday afternoon. — Kristi Swartz, AJC.com, 22 Sep. 2026

Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images Prediction market platform Kalshi filed on Tuesday with federal regulators to seek approval to offer leverage on event contracts, a prevalent practice already on Wall Street for stocks and futures. — Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 22 Sep. 2026

Abbott said no state agency can move forward with data center approvals until the grid and the Texas Water Development Board audit are done, because regulators need that information to make decisions. — Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026