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Recent Examples of actuator
The mines are placed on the vessel’s deck, which includes mechanical actuators that release them into the water.
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Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 19 Jan. 2026
Qualcomm is using tele-operations to teach its VLM specific skills like how to use actuators to grasp an object.
—Kif Leswing, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2026
There are racks of arms and shelves of legs, metal gears hanging from hooks, and trays of actuators ready to be assembled.
—James Vincent, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
Lee said engineering tests completed over the summer certified that the rotary actuators used to steer Perseverance's wheels can operate optimally for at least another 37 miles (60 kilometers).
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 19 Dec. 2025
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Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 19 Jan. 2026
Qualcomm is using tele-operations to teach its VLM specific skills like how to use actuators to grasp an object.
—Kif Leswing, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2026
There are racks of arms and shelves of legs, metal gears hanging from hooks, and trays of actuators ready to be assembled.
—James Vincent, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
Lee said engineering tests completed over the summer certified that the rotary actuators used to steer Perseverance's wheels can operate optimally for at least another 37 miles (60 kilometers).
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 19 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for actuator
Noun
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So does the Bulls front office regret waiting a full year to pull the lever on a roster overhaul?—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
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At San Martin Park, the witness that called 9-1-1 told The Athletic that the thief or thieves left a lever hoist tool at the scene.—
Sam Blum,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Schrader suggests wiping down cabinetry knobs or pulls, light switches, and doorknobs at least once a month to make your home more sanitary.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
5 Feb. 2026
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For years, simple pine chests with large, circular knobs have been a dime a dozen at antique stores.—
Heather Bien,
Martha Stewart,
31 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The service Grace Hynes, who runs front of house, is as bright as a button and effortlessly informative about what arrives on your plate.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
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Skiers can get the latest snow report with a touch of a button on their phones these days, but nothing beats watching snow pile up on a traditional snow snake, which is why Colorado’s ski resorts keep them around — and film them with 24-hour webcams.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The issue could be a faulty door, trunk, or hood switch.—
John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs And Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast,
Hartford Courant,
8 Feb. 2026
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Our lawmakers have taken some action, giving law enforcement more tools to go after people trafficking switches.—
Cindy Camp,
Baltimore Sun,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Actuator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/actuator. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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