as in controller
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 regulator
The two-door, two-seat sedan was unveiled two years ago without a steering wheel or pedals — something which would require certain exemptions from US regulators for mass production.
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Bloomberg, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
As policies around your home tech change, how much responsibility should fall on regulators versus the companies that keep your devices updated?
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Texas regulators flagged dozens of deficiencies in Camp Mystic's emergency plan, saying missing flood maps, unclear evacuation procedures and undefined staff roles could hinder responses during disasters or medical emergencies.
—Doug Myers, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
Or, regulators could complain that some donations were not used for tax-exempt purposes.
—Beth Gazley, The Conversation, 24 Apr. 2026
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Bloomberg, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
As policies around your home tech change, how much responsibility should fall on regulators versus the companies that keep your devices updated?
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Texas regulators flagged dozens of deficiencies in Camp Mystic's emergency plan, saying missing flood maps, unclear evacuation procedures and undefined staff roles could hinder responses during disasters or medical emergencies.
—Doug Myers, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
Or, regulators could complain that some donations were not used for tax-exempt purposes.
—Beth Gazley, The Conversation, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for regulator
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This tiny oval connects to a PC or gaming handheld via USB-C cable and serves as a dedicated wireless receiver for the controller on its own wireless frequency.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
27 Apr. 2026
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Other options could include using them as forward controllers for autonomous systems.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Apr. 2026
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Fiber-optic drones are not piloted via, for example, GPS signals or radio control.—
Melanie Lidman,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Why mosquito control matters beyond the bites For most gardeners, mosquitoes are about comfort — or the lack of it.—
Ryan Brennan,
Sacbee.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Regulator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regulator. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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