Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for actuators
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 -
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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Control buttons on the stand include the on-screen display joystick, the webcam kill switch, and the power button on the right edge, plus the monitor mode switch button on the left edge.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
15 Oct. 2025
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Though pricey, it’s made with premium materials, like corozo buttons, which are biodegradable, plastic-free button alternatives that resemble ivory.—
Dory Zayas,
Glamour,
11 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The house arrives with a pre-wired electrical system, which includes lighting, switches, sockets, and ventilation.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Feb. 2026
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This is evidenced by the array of dials, switches, and buttons that manage many of the key functions.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Her employee badge, keys and computer were confiscated, according to the memo.—
Jessica Seaman,
Denver Post,
11 Feb. 2026
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Music lovers have gone so far as to assign feelings to the keys that songs are played in.—
Shayla Love,
New Yorker,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The glowing grid, created in 1999 by French artist Pierre Huyghe, connects to handheld game controllers on a table below.—
Jim Geraghty,
Washington Post,
10 Feb. 2026
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However, SpaceX claims that its Stargaze system was able to provide a new trajectory projection that allowed controllers to maneuver the Starlink bird out of the danger zone.—
David Szondy
February 07,
New Atlas,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Actuators.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/actuators. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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