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

Taco Bell Federal health officials and regulators confirmed that shredded iceberg lettuce sent to certain Taco Bell locations from Taylor Farms was linked to the outbreak that has sickened thousands of people. — Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026

The central question facing maritime regulators is how governments can ensure that increasingly powerful monitoring systems remain transparent, secure, and accountable while preserving public trust and legal legitimacy. — IEEE Spectrum, 16 July 2026

The industry counters that US Food and Drug Administration and European regulators have said polystyrene poses no significant health risk when made and used properly. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 16 July 2026

And Trump has long sided with prediction market companies in their fight with state gambling regulators. — Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 16 July 2026