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Markus Schiller, a rocket expert and associate senior researcher at the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, identified one of the parts in the images as a Globe Motors actuator motor and confirmed CNN’s analysis that the fragment was consistent with a Tomahawk.
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Gianluca Mezzofiore, CNN Money, 10 Mar. 2026
Until the engine builds oil pressure, the actuator will cause a rattle.
—John Paul, The Providence Journal, 20 Feb. 2026
While older torque vectoring systems use the brakes to balance power between wheels, Audi’s setup here is active, using an electric motor actuator to make huge power deltas between the left and right wheels if necessary.
—Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 19 Feb. 2026
Eight of these units were connected to each other and a linear actuator was installed at one end of the line to apply the force needed to activate the elastocaloric effect.
—IEEE Spectrum, 5 Feb. 2026
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Gianluca Mezzofiore, CNN Money, 10 Mar. 2026
Until the engine builds oil pressure, the actuator will cause a rattle.
—John Paul, The Providence Journal, 20 Feb. 2026
While older torque vectoring systems use the brakes to balance power between wheels, Audi’s setup here is active, using an electric motor actuator to make huge power deltas between the left and right wheels if necessary.
—Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 19 Feb. 2026
Eight of these units were connected to each other and a linear actuator was installed at one end of the line to apply the force needed to activate the elastocaloric effect.
—IEEE Spectrum, 5 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for actuator
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But the only policy lever available to the state, and one whose impact won’t be felt until late May, is to temporarily relax the Low Carbon Fuel Standard to allow a broader range of gasoline to be used.—
James Rector,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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His expertise will support Puma’s goal of using creative direction as a strategic lever in becoming a top-3 global sports brand.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Swap out old knobs and handles for brass ones to add a sophisticated, elegant touch.—
Farima Ferguson,
The Spruce,
28 Apr. 2026
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In older homes, Reiner warns that outdated materials like aluminum or knob-and-tube wiring can be fire hazards, too, and may even prevent a home from being insured or financed.—
Angelika Pokovba,
Martha Stewart,
25 Apr. 2026
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The small button closure on the V-neck adds a unique design element that’s so cute for warm weather.—
Madeline Merinuk,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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During his audition, all four judges turned their chairs for the contestant, with Gwen Stefani hitting her red button during the song’s first verse.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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In addition, inherent design flaws contributed to the disaster, notably the graphite end switches of the neutron-absorbing rods.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Apr. 2026
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People here have waited for Booker to flip the alpha switch for a while now.—
Doug Haller,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Actuator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/actuator. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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