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
First, regulators tightened lending standards.
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M. Nolan Gray, The Atlantic, 13 Mar. 2026
Their assumption is that everything in existence can be shredded and fed into their software, which puts the onus on the rest of us to act as unpaid regulators.
—James Folta, Literary Hub, 12 Mar. 2026
And Live Nation, the parent company of Ticketmaster since 2010, has been the target for much of the backlash from concertgoers, artists and regulators.
—ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026
The initiative, the mayor said at press conference to announce the creation of the force, is designed to help residents navigate disputes and connect with state regulators, providing guidance and support in situations where board mismanagement leaves residents at a disadvantage.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2026
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M. Nolan Gray, The Atlantic, 13 Mar. 2026
Their assumption is that everything in existence can be shredded and fed into their software, which puts the onus on the rest of us to act as unpaid regulators.
—James Folta, Literary Hub, 12 Mar. 2026
And Live Nation, the parent company of Ticketmaster since 2010, has been the target for much of the backlash from concertgoers, artists and regulators.
—ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026
The initiative, the mayor said at press conference to announce the creation of the force, is designed to help residents navigate disputes and connect with state regulators, providing guidance and support in situations where board mismanagement leaves residents at a disadvantage.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for regulator
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Other upgrades include a die-to-die frequency boost of 900MHz across both models, enabling higher speeds linking the CPU and memory controller.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
17 Mar. 2026
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In addition to the attack buttons on the face of the Xbox controller, players will use the left trigger and shoulder buttons to tag in an ally or use them for a support attack.—
Gieson Cacho,
Mercury News,
16 Mar. 2026
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But that 34-day war only further enhanced Hezbollah’s position in Lebanon as a powerful armed militia, operating outside of government reach while at the same time — particularly since 2008 – actually being part of the government and having effective control over it.—
Asher Kaufman,
The Conversation,
20 Mar. 2026
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The Wall Dancers traces how freedom and state control evolved online — a dynamic that may influence the artificial intelligence race.—
Timothy McLaughlin,
Bloomberg,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Regulator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regulator. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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