as in controllers
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 regulators
The Keating Five banking scandal of the 1980s reshaped the Senate, damaging the careers of most of the prominent senators who intervened with regulators to help a campaign contributor later convicted of fraud.
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Brandon Rottinghaus, Washington Post, 7 Jan. 2026
Still, a win for European regulators could draw support for its original, stricter approach to managing AI at a time when its trajectory is in flux.
—Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 7 Jan. 2026
Some of the day care centers and state regulators have pushed back on those allegations.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
Other countries and regulators overseas may also challenge the merger.
—Michelle Chapman, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
Many boards are approving AI strategies without clear visibility into whether the underlying controls actually work, leaving CFOs exposed when regulators, auditors, or investors ask for proof, according to new research.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 6 Jan. 2026
The European Union’s executive arm has denounced Grok while officials and regulators in France, India, Malaysia and Brazil have condemned the platform and called for investigations.
—Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 6 Jan. 2026
Guarnera noted that regulators’ strongest enforcement tool is convincing a judge that mergers violate the Clayton Antitrust Act, a statute that is the foundation of antitrust law.
—Elisabeth Rosenthal, Miami Herald, 11 Nov. 2025
But Duffy said that air traffic restrictions would remain in place until regulators are satisfied that staffing is back to normal levels.
—Joel Rose, NPR, 11 Nov. 2025
Brandon Rottinghaus, Washington Post, 7 Jan. 2026
Still, a win for European regulators could draw support for its original, stricter approach to managing AI at a time when its trajectory is in flux.
—Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 7 Jan. 2026
Some of the day care centers and state regulators have pushed back on those allegations.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
Other countries and regulators overseas may also challenge the merger.
—Michelle Chapman, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
Many boards are approving AI strategies without clear visibility into whether the underlying controls actually work, leaving CFOs exposed when regulators, auditors, or investors ask for proof, according to new research.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 6 Jan. 2026
The European Union’s executive arm has denounced Grok while officials and regulators in France, India, Malaysia and Brazil have condemned the platform and called for investigations.
—Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 6 Jan. 2026
Guarnera noted that regulators’ strongest enforcement tool is convincing a judge that mergers violate the Clayton Antitrust Act, a statute that is the foundation of antitrust law.
—Elisabeth Rosenthal, Miami Herald, 11 Nov. 2025
But Duffy said that air traffic restrictions would remain in place until regulators are satisfied that staffing is back to normal levels.
—Joel Rose, NPR, 11 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regulators
Noun
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Yui then asked if a flight surgeon was available and if flight controllers had a live camera view from inside the station.—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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From vibrating steering wheels, haptic smartwatches, and even gaming controllers.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Jan. 2026
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Marking identified a need for the district to change its attitude toward unregulated spending and tighten internal controls that will allow more board control over spending approvals.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Capital seekers can host confidential materials in secure virtual data rooms with NDA controls, while investment firms and professionals gain access to full CRM and deal flow management capabilities to manage contacts, deals, and workflows.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Regulators.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regulators. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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