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
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of regulators
The Treasury Department has assembled a dedicated team to assess insurer exposure and plans to convene meetings with state insurance regulators on emerging risks.
—
Mayra Rodriguez Valladares, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
That tradeoff has caught regulators’ attention.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 24 May 2026
Instead of regulators setting returns above what the market might require, utilities should instead shop for the lowest-cost investor cash, much like someone might shop for the lowest interest rate on a loan, Ellis said.
—Marc Levy, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2026
That's the balance regulators have to get right.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 May 2026
Attorneys for New Jersey argued that even a partial remand meant the program was no longer authorized by federal regulators, and that a lack of clarity regarding pollution mitigation should in and of itself be enough to order a temporary pause on the program.
—Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 4 Jan. 2025
The fight to get a new transmission line approved by Maryland regulators continues to heat up.
—Mikenzie Frost, Baltimore Sun, 4 Jan. 2025
Of course, those same qualities make central government and regulators incredibly nervous of ceding to control.
—Sandy Carter, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Under Biden, transportation regulators have taken a series of actions to safeguard airline passengers, including passing rules that now provide automatic refunds when flights are significantly delayed or canceled.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2025
Mayra Rodriguez Valladares, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
That tradeoff has caught regulators’ attention.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 24 May 2026
Instead of regulators setting returns above what the market might require, utilities should instead shop for the lowest-cost investor cash, much like someone might shop for the lowest interest rate on a loan, Ellis said.
—Marc Levy, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2026
That's the balance regulators have to get right.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 May 2026
Attorneys for New Jersey argued that even a partial remand meant the program was no longer authorized by federal regulators, and that a lack of clarity regarding pollution mitigation should in and of itself be enough to order a temporary pause on the program.
—Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 4 Jan. 2025
The fight to get a new transmission line approved by Maryland regulators continues to heat up.
—Mikenzie Frost, Baltimore Sun, 4 Jan. 2025
Of course, those same qualities make central government and regulators incredibly nervous of ceding to control.
—Sandy Carter, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Under Biden, transportation regulators have taken a series of actions to safeguard airline passengers, including passing rules that now provide automatic refunds when flights are significantly delayed or canceled.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regulators
Noun
-
This post is focusing on DualSense controllers, which have dropped to familiar (but welcome) prices.—
Cameron Faulkner,
The Verge,
27 May 2026
-
Compared to previous generations of Xbox controllers, this one now includes a new Share button.—
George Yang,
PC Magazine,
26 May 2026
Noun
-
Chip controls and tariffs should carefully weigh their impact on chip costs.—
Rakesh Kumar,
Fortune,
30 May 2026
-
The remaining fish served as controls.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Regulators.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regulators. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
