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
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Recent Examples of regulators
Several, including three hospices that billed Medicare, still listed his name or phone number in databases maintained by state and federal regulators.
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Jason Henry, Daily News, 22 Mar. 2026
Passed in 2024, the three new laws require funeral directors and other industry professionals to obtain licenses; for state regulators to perform routine inspections at facilities; and for businesses to obtain consent and share more information about body donation.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 22 Mar. 2026
In the 1990s, Mountain Pass fell victim to economics and to environmental regulators, after radioactive water leaked into the desert.
—Jon Wertheim, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
The data will be shared with regulators like the Federal Aviation Administration and international bodies to help shape future supersonic flight rules.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 21 Mar. 2026
In formal comments to state regulators, the company made clear that compliance costs in California exceed those in other jurisdictions with emissions trading systems.
—Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh, Oc Register, 21 Mar. 2026
More than three decades after a landmark decision called for Los Angeles to limit its taking of water to raise the level of Mono Lake, California regulators are reexamining why the lake still hasn’t rebounded and what should be done about it.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2026
However, China’s regulators have also stepped up warnings on OpenClaw security risks, while some local governments have offered subsidies for entrepreneurs to build businesses using the AI agent.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 15 Mar. 2026
While state lawmakers, governors and regulators are increasingly questioning utility prices, the Energy and Policy Institute says states can take more action to control profits.
—Kevin Hardy, Baltimore Sun, 14 Mar. 2026
Jason Henry, Daily News, 22 Mar. 2026
Passed in 2024, the three new laws require funeral directors and other industry professionals to obtain licenses; for state regulators to perform routine inspections at facilities; and for businesses to obtain consent and share more information about body donation.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 22 Mar. 2026
In the 1990s, Mountain Pass fell victim to economics and to environmental regulators, after radioactive water leaked into the desert.
—Jon Wertheim, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
The data will be shared with regulators like the Federal Aviation Administration and international bodies to help shape future supersonic flight rules.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 21 Mar. 2026
In formal comments to state regulators, the company made clear that compliance costs in California exceed those in other jurisdictions with emissions trading systems.
—Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh, Oc Register, 21 Mar. 2026
More than three decades after a landmark decision called for Los Angeles to limit its taking of water to raise the level of Mono Lake, California regulators are reexamining why the lake still hasn’t rebounded and what should be done about it.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2026
However, China’s regulators have also stepped up warnings on OpenClaw security risks, while some local governments have offered subsidies for entrepreneurs to build businesses using the AI agent.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 15 Mar. 2026
While state lawmakers, governors and regulators are increasingly questioning utility prices, the Energy and Policy Institute says states can take more action to control profits.
—Kevin Hardy, Baltimore Sun, 14 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regulators
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These units include combat controllers, pararescuemen, and tactical air control specialists.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Mar. 2026
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Until now, controllers have largely relied on pilots to use visual separation.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The Seoul Metropolitan Government had initially anticipated crowds of up to 260,000 people, implementing traffic controls from the evening prior and rerouting buses across more than 60 stops.—
Jen Kwon,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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Tech companies are have responded by releasing more parental controls and restrictions for young users.—
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Regulators.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regulators. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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