actuator

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Recent Examples of actuator Unlike its hydraulic predecessors, this version is powered by a fully electric system with all-electric actuators. Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2025 In December of 2024, BAe Systems was selected to provide and integrate the actuator control units into the aircraft’s flight control systems. Jerrold Lundquist, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025 That actuator can move in any direction along the skin, to engage many mechanoreceptors at once, and it can be arranged in arrays to produce a wider range of tactile sensations. New Atlas, 27 Mar. 2025 New to the watches are a speaker (though not one that might necessarily make wrist calls easy) and a linear resonance actuator for stronger vibrations. Ars Technica, 18 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for actuator
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Noun
  • For our part, the business community and its leaders should follow these discussions and use the levers available to you to ensure your business, its innovations and your customers remain protected.
    Michael Morris, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
  • Picking quality positions China’s response to Trump’s tariffs suggest trade tensions between the two countries will continue for some time, given the levers Beijing has to pull by stimulating an economy , and strengthening ties with other trading partners.
    Sarah Min, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The shallow knobs are great for pavement and light dirt or sand terrains.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Using an intuitive interface on an LCD with a navigation knob, PocketCloud lets users navigate options and monitor the progress of backups easily, whether the user is in the field or working from home.
    Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Made with ingredients renowned in Ayurvedic medicine to treat gastrointestinal issues and 17 digestive enzymes, including alpha galactosidase which helps break down carbohydrates found in beans and cruciferous vegetables, a twice daily dose can feel like a reset button for your digestive tract.
    Brianna Peters, Vogue, 21 Apr. 2025
  • In its second weekend — after another week of dire economic news and volatility, along with Trump hitting the pause button on tariffs — the pic grossed a huge $78.5 million over the April 11-13 frame in North America.
    Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 18 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Food The top 10 Italian spots in L.A. from the 101 Best Restaurants guide March 14, 2024 The texture switches from chewy to soft, creamy to crisp in every spoonful.
    Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 21 Apr. 2025
  • Absent such an intervention, President Trump’s de facto tariff switch is likely to remain in the 'on' position.
    Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 21 Apr. 2025

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“Actuator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/actuator. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.

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