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

Success will depend less on constructing facilities than on securing long-term buyers, trusted regulators, technology transfer, and patient capital that can sustain long-term production. — Paul Adepoju, semafor.com, 2 July 2026

Shortly afterwards, the country’s advertising self-regulator opened three proceedings regarding betting offers read aloud by presenters and commentators. — ABC News, 3 July 2026

It was widely condemned earlier this year when its AI tool, Grok, began creating thousands of sexualized images of women and children, and UK media regulator threatened to ban the entire platform before the practise was ended. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 3 July 2026

After publicly criticizing Chinese financial regulators in 2020, Ma saw the record-breaking IPO of Ant Group canceled and subsequently lost much of his influence over his business empire. — Rainer Zitelmann, Fortune, 2 July 2026