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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
Federal and state regulators are ramping up enforcement, with attorneys general from 38 states urging the FDA to crack down on counterfeit distributors, according to a report from the National Association of Attorneys General.
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Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2025
The technology adds a crucial safety layer at a time when regulators and companies are preparing to put more drones in the sky.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2025
These features eliminated many risks that concerned regulators while providing transparent, cost-effective crypto exposure.
—Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2025
About 750,000 federal employees ranging from workers at national parks to financial regulators could be furloughed under a shutdown, according to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office, withholding about $400 million in daily compensation.
—Sudiksha Kochi, USA Today, 6 Oct. 2025
Market regulators and civil rights advocates continue to monitor how changes will impact TikTok’s policies, user data privacy, and content moderation going forward.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
Galaxy shares have more than doubled this year as federal regulators have softened their oversight of digital assets.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2025
At first, the state regulators tried various strategies to educate customers about the addictive nature of gambling, as well as the financial risks.
—Karen Brown, NPR, 30 Sep. 2025
Colorado’s air regulators are proposing four options for which businesses would need permits.
—Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2025
Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2025
The technology adds a crucial safety layer at a time when regulators and companies are preparing to put more drones in the sky.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2025
These features eliminated many risks that concerned regulators while providing transparent, cost-effective crypto exposure.
—Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2025
About 750,000 federal employees ranging from workers at national parks to financial regulators could be furloughed under a shutdown, according to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office, withholding about $400 million in daily compensation.
—Sudiksha Kochi, USA Today, 6 Oct. 2025
Market regulators and civil rights advocates continue to monitor how changes will impact TikTok’s policies, user data privacy, and content moderation going forward.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
Galaxy shares have more than doubled this year as federal regulators have softened their oversight of digital assets.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2025
At first, the state regulators tried various strategies to educate customers about the addictive nature of gambling, as well as the financial risks.
—Karen Brown, NPR, 30 Sep. 2025
Colorado’s air regulators are proposing four options for which businesses would need permits.
—Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regulators
Noun
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Thousands of controllers are expected to show up for work during the shutdown.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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Duffy said controllers are concerned about working without pay during the shutdown, with some considering taking on second jobs, like calling in sick to drive for Uber.—
Joel Rose,
NPR,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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To implement explicit content settings, turn on or off parental controls in device settings.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Consequently, every knowledge worker must adopt a risk management mindset, constantly assessing the potential blast radius of their prompts and acting as a steward of their company’s data, controls, and compliance obligations.—
Marco Argenti,
Time,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Regulators.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regulators. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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