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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Hyundai, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, and VW have all announced plans to return to more tactile controls, and US and EU regulators announced last year that cars with touchscreen controls could get worse safety ratings.
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Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 5 Jan. 2026
The good news is that sportsbooks and gaming regulators are skilled at detecting irregular and suspicious patterns.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 5 Jan. 2026
Neuralink’s big vision collides with reality When Neuralink poached a top FDA regulator who was previously responsible for overseeing the company, the move resurfaced long-standing questions about the organization, led by 2025 main character Elon Musk.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 5 Jan. 2026
The once-daily pill is also under review by other regulators, with a UK decision due by year-end.
—Reuters, NBC news, 5 Jan. 2026
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Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 5 Jan. 2026
The good news is that sportsbooks and gaming regulators are skilled at detecting irregular and suspicious patterns.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 5 Jan. 2026
Neuralink’s big vision collides with reality When Neuralink poached a top FDA regulator who was previously responsible for overseeing the company, the move resurfaced long-standing questions about the organization, led by 2025 main character Elon Musk.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 5 Jan. 2026
The once-daily pill is also under review by other regulators, with a UK decision due by year-end.
—Reuters, NBC news, 5 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for regulator
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The controller said leaders need to reduce spending and limit the state’s reliance on internal borrowing to rebuild fiscal reserves.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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Fraud, waste, and abuse in California could hit $250 billion, according to a new analysis of hundreds of whistleblower tips commissioned by Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton and state controller candidate Herb Morgan.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Jan. 2026
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As the Palisades Fire burned out of control under hurricane-force winds, some residents chose to stay and fight, like Cort Wagner.—
Jeff Nguyen,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Later attention turned to flood control after a hurricane in the 1920s caused Lake Okeechobee to overflow, killing thousands.—
Amy Green,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Regulator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regulator. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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