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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
The order was welcomed by industry groups and by former regulators in both political parties, and could be especially useful for data centers that aim to produce some of their energy on-site with natural gas.
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Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 28 Oct. 2025
State regulators prioritize violators who rise to the felony level.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 27 Oct. 2025
This feature, designed to make the car drive more aggressively, has arrived just as the automaker faces new scrutiny from regulators and ongoing lawsuits from customers.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Silver said the league learned about the March 2023 game from gambling regulators and betting companies.
—Shakeia Taylor, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Then, state regulators could launch investigations with law enforcement.
—Dian Zhang, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
Yes, a case can be made that in an increasingly hot, dry and fire-prone state, lawmakers and regulators need to worry about keeping the three giant utilities alive and functioning.
—U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Oct. 2025
All of this has forced regulators to grapple with the implications of stablecoins.
—Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2025
The watchdogs also recommend that federal regulators create a national, searchable directory of mental health providers, listing which Medicare and Medicaid insurance plans each one accepts.
—Tony Leys, Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2025
Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 28 Oct. 2025
State regulators prioritize violators who rise to the felony level.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 27 Oct. 2025
This feature, designed to make the car drive more aggressively, has arrived just as the automaker faces new scrutiny from regulators and ongoing lawsuits from customers.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Silver said the league learned about the March 2023 game from gambling regulators and betting companies.
—Shakeia Taylor, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Then, state regulators could launch investigations with law enforcement.
—Dian Zhang, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
Yes, a case can be made that in an increasingly hot, dry and fire-prone state, lawmakers and regulators need to worry about keeping the three giant utilities alive and functioning.
—U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Oct. 2025
All of this has forced regulators to grapple with the implications of stablecoins.
—Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2025
The watchdogs also recommend that federal regulators create a national, searchable directory of mental health providers, listing which Medicare and Medicaid insurance plans each one accepts.
—Tony Leys, Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regulators
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Air traffic controller Joe Segretto, who works at a regional radar facility that directs planes in and out of airports in the New York area, said morale is suffering as controllers worry more about money.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
28 Oct. 2025
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No controllers, no tutorials—just hands-on chaos that somehow gets everyone, from toddlers and teens to grandparents, completely in sync.—
Jennifer Jolly,
USA Today,
28 Oct. 2025
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For now, cross-chain stablecoins like USDC on XDC represent useful additions to the corporate treasury toolkit—offering speed and cost advantages for specific use cases while requiring careful risk management and operational controls.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
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With strong parental controls built right into the app, families can enjoy listening together with confidence and ease.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Regulators.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regulators. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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