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

Certification, however, is not expected soon because regulators must still analyse flight data and complete further technical work. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2026

Nevertheless, similar door-release concerns have attracted attention from American regulators, making China’s intervention impossible for the wider industry to dismiss. — Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

European antitrust regulators also granted their approval for the deal in July. — Ian Thomas, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2026

Organized crime operations from several cities, including Chicago, New York and Detroit, had established control of casinos up and down the Vegas Strip and devised schemes to skim percentages of the cash under the noses of state regulators. — Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026

After a stellar first day of trading, which Fortune previously reported is not unusual in China because regulators tend to keep IPO valuations conservative to protect investors, Unitree’s stock fell about 19% on Thursday. — Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026

Health regulators also accused the ALF of ignoring state law by having no caregivers awake at night. — Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026

In order for the sale to go through, the agreement must be reviewed and approved by state and federal regulators. — Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 21 Aug. 2026

Such potential conflicts of interest must be reported to regulators. — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026