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Recent Examples of actuator
Once again, the concept art for Cosmo—the huge head, the huge boots—proved difficult, as did the necessity of packing the battery, computer, sensors, actuators and other components into a relatively small body.
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Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 15 Mar. 2025
Robotic systems need to integrate complex technologies like sensors, actuators and controllers while also operating within the physical limitations of their environment.
—Jay Shah, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
The foils are controlled by actuators and sensors of boat height and speed rather than operating manually.
—James Morris, Forbes.com, 3 May 2025
Mercedes-Benz Once deployed, the 4K screen provides the visual half of a high-end mobile theater that also stuffs a total of 42 speakers in an immersive Dolby Atmos configuration that includes haptic actuators in the seats.
—New Atlas, 24 Apr. 2025
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Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 15 Mar. 2025
Robotic systems need to integrate complex technologies like sensors, actuators and controllers while also operating within the physical limitations of their environment.
—Jay Shah, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
The foils are controlled by actuators and sensors of boat height and speed rather than operating manually.
—James Morris, Forbes.com, 3 May 2025
Mercedes-Benz Once deployed, the 4K screen provides the visual half of a high-end mobile theater that also stuffs a total of 42 speakers in an immersive Dolby Atmos configuration that includes haptic actuators in the seats.
—New Atlas, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for actuator
Noun
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Pricing and cost cuts were the main levers, CFO Andre Schulten said at the time.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
5 June 2025
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Risk pros must identify those levers, whether that involves sourcing alternative suppliers, cost management measures, or reimagining pricing.—
Forrester,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
Noun
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Just like the Expedition, rear- and four-wheel-drive were both on offer, with the latter featuring 2WD, Auto 4WD, 4-high and 4-low options at the twist of a knob; a four-speed automatic was the sole gearbox.—
Will Sabel Courtney,
Robb Report,
5 June 2025
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Its seat is upholstered and comfy, and its incline adjusts with the turn of a knob.—
Sara Coughlin,
SELF,
4 June 2025
Noun
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Stay up to date on Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge deal analysis by hitting the follow button below.—
Janhoi McGregor,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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They’re designed with double reverse pleats, a zip and button fly, and angled side pockets.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
People.com,
7 June 2025
Noun
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Unlike gas plants, coal plants can’t be easily turned on and off with the flip of a switch and take time to ramp up and come online.—
Ella Nilsen,
CNN Money,
6 June 2025
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In the kitchen, the trim color switches to a pistachio green.—
Amy Panos,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 June 2025
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“Actuator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/actuator. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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