Synonyms of regulators

regulators

noun

plural of regulator

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• controllers
• controls
• selectors
• switches
• actuators
• levers
• knobs
• buttons
• dials
• keys
• push buttons

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of regulators

Within weeks, Maryland filed a complaint with federal energy regulators arguing its residents were being charged roughly $2 billion in grid upgrade costs tied to data centers across the border in Virginia. — Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026

The regulators sent Lineage a letter last month, demanding additional odor control measures. — Celina Tebor, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026

Securing the approval of California regulators — the deal’s final hurdle — has been a slog as federal officials gave Charter their consent months ago. — Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2026

Expect regulators of the traditional gambling industry to weigh in. — Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Plenty of other tough decisions await Illinois lawmakers and regulators as the debate unfolds. — John Lippert, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026

The tech behemoth briefly restricted a Facebook post by Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing students during the Gen Z protests in July, just days after regulators summoned the company over concerns about child-abuse content. — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 7 Aug. 2026

Luno’s comments set the stage for legal challenge, signalling that industry players are laying the groundwork to take regulators to court if Treasury attempts to bypass parliament. — Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 7 Aug. 2026

The United College Athletes Association said as part of the push, members of the Oregon State women's team filed a petition with state regulators, marking a formal effort to seek collective bargaining rights under state law. — ABC News, 31 July 2026