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
If results stay on track, SkyDrive is targeting type certification and the start of commercial operations in 2028 – but the timeline depends as much on regulators as on engineers.
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Omar Kardoudi
june 26,
New Atlas,
26 June 2026
Oregon regulators have canceled irrigation water rights just four times since 2020, and none of those were in the COID.
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Emily Cureton Cook,
ProPublica,
26 June 2026
Two senators are calling on federal regulators to investigate prediction market platform Polymarket following an investigation alleging the company used deceptive marketing tactics to attract users.
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Rena Rowe,
The Washington Examiner,
26 June 2026
The registration statement filed with regulators does not specify just how many shares will be sold and at what price.
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Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
25 June 2026
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Omar Kardoudi
june 26,
New Atlas,
26 June 2026
Oregon regulators have canceled irrigation water rights just four times since 2020, and none of those were in the COID.
—
Emily Cureton Cook,
ProPublica,
26 June 2026
Two senators are calling on federal regulators to investigate prediction market platform Polymarket following an investigation alleging the company used deceptive marketing tactics to attract users.
—
Rena Rowe,
The Washington Examiner,
26 June 2026
The registration statement filed with regulators does not specify just how many shares will be sold and at what price.
—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
25 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for regulator
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Players will interact with BTS’ music through full-body gameplay, using Nex Playground’s controller-free, motion-tracking technology.
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Unlike other watering systems, the IrriSense 2 houses its controller, sprinkler, electric valve, and nutrient feeder in a single device, controlled via an app on your phone.
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Residents of the peninsula are often reluctant to speak out publicly given the control Russia enforces on the ground.
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At-home routines give you more control over how aggressively your nails are filed and how gently polish is removed.
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“Regulator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regulator. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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