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Recent Examples of Synonyms for actuators
Noun
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Having sat with Jones in their home studio, Ronson understood the language of digital sound meters, tape machines and knobs and faders, as well as the importance of reading the room.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
18 Sep. 2025 -
While the Earth system is unfathomably complex, Mills has been able to reproduce the broad trajectory of our climate over the ages by turning just four knobs — each of which modulates the carbon dioxide budget.—
Peter Brannen,
Quanta Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
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The minus and plus buttons control volume, while the ULT button toggles between ULT 1, ULT 2, and Off audio modes.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
12 Aug. 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 brain switches to fight-or-flight and survival mode, and the person is always waiting for something terrible to happen.—
Arash Javanbakht,
The Conversation,
15 Sep. 2025
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Pro gaming mouse shaves off 24%, packing ultra-light speed and switches that keep up with endless gaming sessions without slowing you down.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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And while some are overtly designed for traditional smoking purposes, more subtle iterations can double (and triple) as statement art pieces or decorative trays to hold loose change, keys, and jewelry.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
19 Sep. 2025
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The exterior features a discrete zippered laptop pocket on the back, a stretchy mesh water bottle holder on the side, and a slim, zippered front compartment perfect for stashing your keys, passport, and phone.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Sep. 2025
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Dropla also created the Droplet Device – a portable AI unit that attaches to drone controllers, allowing soldiers to detect mines on supply routes in real time.—
David Kirichenko,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Delays drop because controllers see the problems in real time, and trains can move closer together without risking safety, enabling more capacity.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Actuators.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/actuators. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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