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
But the reversal underscores how Apple News is a powerful source of information in the US — and one that will respond to political pressure, if regulators get involved.
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semafor.com, 16 Feb. 2026
Eleven states are considering legislation to require utility regulators to develop a new rate class so that data centers foot the bill for their power needs.
—Mary Ellen Klas, Twin Cities, 15 Feb. 2026
However, as oil production declines and fossil fuel companies increasingly become insolvent, California regulators worry taxpayers may have to assume the costs to plug these wells.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
Environmental groups argued Thursday state regulators erred by voting late last year to let Georgia Power add historic amounts of electricity capacity to serve data centers, arguing the company didn’t prove all of the power supplies were needed.
—Drew Kann, AJC.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Commercial prediction markets have resisted efforts by states to classify and regulate them as gambling companies, insisting that they — like their precursor in Iowa — should be overseen by federal regulators.
—Suzy Khimm, NBC news, 13 Feb. 2026
Why regulators said no Carolina Water Service argued it should be allowed to impose temporary rates while its broader rate increase request remains under review.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2026
Gaming regulators in several states have gone to court to try to shut Kalshi and its peers down, and many analysts assume these cases will eventually go to the Supreme Court.
—Peyton Forte, Fortune, 8 Feb. 2026
In 2024, Los Padrinos was ordered to close by state regulators for its failure to maintain suitable conditions under state law, but the county refused to comply.
—Jason Henry, Daily News, 8 Feb. 2026
semafor.com, 16 Feb. 2026
Eleven states are considering legislation to require utility regulators to develop a new rate class so that data centers foot the bill for their power needs.
—Mary Ellen Klas, Twin Cities, 15 Feb. 2026
However, as oil production declines and fossil fuel companies increasingly become insolvent, California regulators worry taxpayers may have to assume the costs to plug these wells.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
Environmental groups argued Thursday state regulators erred by voting late last year to let Georgia Power add historic amounts of electricity capacity to serve data centers, arguing the company didn’t prove all of the power supplies were needed.
—Drew Kann, AJC.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Commercial prediction markets have resisted efforts by states to classify and regulate them as gambling companies, insisting that they — like their precursor in Iowa — should be overseen by federal regulators.
—Suzy Khimm, NBC news, 13 Feb. 2026
Why regulators said no Carolina Water Service argued it should be allowed to impose temporary rates while its broader rate increase request remains under review.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2026
Gaming regulators in several states have gone to court to try to shut Kalshi and its peers down, and many analysts assume these cases will eventually go to the Supreme Court.
—Peyton Forte, Fortune, 8 Feb. 2026
In 2024, Los Padrinos was ordered to close by state regulators for its failure to maintain suitable conditions under state law, but the county refused to comply.
—Jason Henry, Daily News, 8 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regulators
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Just a few hours into a pre-launch test called a wet dress rehearsal in early February, launch controllers found that enough super-chilled liquid hydrogen fuel was leaking at the launchpad to prompt safety concerns.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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The glowing grid, created in 1999 by French artist Pierre Huyghe, connects to handheld game controllers on a table below.—
Jim Geraghty,
Washington Post,
10 Feb. 2026
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Mountain travel was highly discouraged, according to the weather service, with snow reducing visibility, causing major delays and prompting chain controls likely on Interstate 80 and other mountain passes.—
Michael McGough
February 14,
Sacbee.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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Tax changes should be considered only after cost controls and efficiency improvements are evaluated, with full public disclosure and input before final decisions are made.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Regulators.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regulators. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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