as in controllers
a mechanism for adjusting the operation of a device, machine, or system
the voltage regulator will make sure your car's alternator gets the right amount of electricity
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Recent Examples of regulators
Gaming regulators in several states have gone to court to try to shut Kalshi and its peers down, and many analysts assume these cases will eventually go to the Supreme Court.
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Peyton Forte, Fortune, 8 Feb. 2026
Days prior to the merger announcement, SpaceX described the satellite plan to regulators, according to a filing submitted to the Federal Communications Commission and reviewed by NBC News.
—Hannah Parker, NBC news, 8 Feb. 2026
In 2024, Los Padrinos was ordered to close by state regulators for its failure to maintain suitable conditions under state law, but the county refused to comply.
—Jason Henry, Daily News, 8 Feb. 2026
In the lead-up to the TrumpRx launch, Democratic members of Congress questioned its usefulness and urged federal health regulators to delay its debut.
—Gavin J. Quinton, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2026
However, state regulators don't trust those results because some of the rubble is blocked from being tested.
—CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
But the announcement has raised concerns among obesity specialists and regulators about safety, effectiveness, and quality.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 6 Feb. 2026
None of these findings were reported to the public, mentioned in the coroner report or reflected in the department’s report on the death to state regulators.
—Christopher Damien, USA Today, 1 Feb. 2026
That clarity benefits regulators, environmental specialists, landowners and builders alike.
—Chicago Tribune, 1 Feb. 2026
Peyton Forte, Fortune, 8 Feb. 2026
Days prior to the merger announcement, SpaceX described the satellite plan to regulators, according to a filing submitted to the Federal Communications Commission and reviewed by NBC News.
—Hannah Parker, NBC news, 8 Feb. 2026
In 2024, Los Padrinos was ordered to close by state regulators for its failure to maintain suitable conditions under state law, but the county refused to comply.
—Jason Henry, Daily News, 8 Feb. 2026
In the lead-up to the TrumpRx launch, Democratic members of Congress questioned its usefulness and urged federal health regulators to delay its debut.
—Gavin J. Quinton, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2026
However, state regulators don't trust those results because some of the rubble is blocked from being tested.
—CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
But the announcement has raised concerns among obesity specialists and regulators about safety, effectiveness, and quality.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 6 Feb. 2026
None of these findings were reported to the public, mentioned in the coroner report or reflected in the department’s report on the death to state regulators.
—Christopher Damien, USA Today, 1 Feb. 2026
That clarity benefits regulators, environmental specialists, landowners and builders alike.
—Chicago Tribune, 1 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regulators
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
Noun
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In China, once a major market for Nvidia, US tech controls have restricted exports of its cutting-edge chips, significantly impacting sales in the world’s second largest economy.—
Rosa de Acosta,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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The hazardous conditions could make travel difficult with delays and chain controls.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Regulators.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regulators. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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