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
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Recent Examples of regulator
His chief broadcasting regulator, Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr, has opened up a formal investigation into NPR and PBS stations and the networks' practices for running underwriting spots for corporate sponsors.
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David Folkenflik, NPR, 29 Apr. 2025
Congress wisely protected economic regulators like FTC commissioners and Fed members from political firing to prevent any president from using these powerful agencies to punish their enemies and enrich their friends.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
Nike is not a signatory. European and U.S. regulators could take measures to increase accountability for wages.
—Rob Davis, ProPublica, 25 Apr. 2025
State and local regulators have adopted a number of nation-leading rules to reduce emissions from vehicles and industrial facilities, including Senate Bill 32 in 2014 and Assembly Bill 398 in 2017, which enacted strict greenhouse gas emission limits and a cap-and-trade system.
—Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2025
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David Folkenflik, NPR, 29 Apr. 2025
Congress wisely protected economic regulators like FTC commissioners and Fed members from political firing to prevent any president from using these powerful agencies to punish their enemies and enrich their friends.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
Nike is not a signatory. European and U.S. regulators could take measures to increase accountability for wages.
—Rob Davis, ProPublica, 25 Apr. 2025
State and local regulators have adopted a number of nation-leading rules to reduce emissions from vehicles and industrial facilities, including Senate Bill 32 in 2014 and Assembly Bill 398 in 2017, which enacted strict greenhouse gas emission limits and a cap-and-trade system.
—Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for regulator
Noun
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The new Joy-Con 2 controllers snap into place magnetically and double as motion-sensitive pointers, while a second USB-C port and adjustable stand make tabletop play easier.—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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At one point, the smoke from the homes was so thick and tall that it could be seen by air traffic controllers at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport, about two miles away, Guzman said.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2025
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The Hanged Man asks you to fully surrender control and embrace this chapter of stillness.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 May 2025
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Regulator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regulator. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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