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
While simulation can prepare AI for millions of events, regulators are still defining how to certify systems for nationwide deployment.
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 8 Nov. 2025
Boring had previously entered into a settlement agreement in 2022 with the regulator for similar violations.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 8 Nov. 2025
There is no guarantee a Sky takeover of ITV would be cleared by regulators.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 8 Nov. 2025
Some former Meta employees are calling for action from regulators to help fight the issue.
—PC Magazine, 8 Nov. 2025
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 8 Nov. 2025
Boring had previously entered into a settlement agreement in 2022 with the regulator for similar violations.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 8 Nov. 2025
There is no guarantee a Sky takeover of ITV would be cleared by regulators.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 8 Nov. 2025
Some former Meta employees are calling for action from regulators to help fight the issue.
—PC Magazine, 8 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for regulator
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Threats are less useful if there is a long-term objective of having a sufficient number of controllers going forward.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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Los Angeles International and San Diego International were among those hit by widespread flight delays recently as thousands of unpaid air-traffic controllers called in sick.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Nov. 2025
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The scale of the Republican Party's triumph in 2024—taking the White House, flipping the Senate and maintaining control of the House—has sparked soul-searching within the Democratic Party over what went wrong, how to rebuild, and party leadership and direction.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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The Philippines is one of Asia’s most flood-prone countries but this year it has also been mired in a massive corruption scandal involving flood control projects that have brought thousands of protesters out onto the streets.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Regulator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regulator. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
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