as in controller
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 regulator
The Justice Department has reached a deal with Boeing that will allow the airplane giant to avoid criminal prosecution for allegedly misleading U.S. regulators about the 737 Max jetliner before two of the planes crashed, killing 346 people, according to court papers filed Friday.
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Alanna Durkin Richer, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2025
The deal will allow the company to avoid criminal prosecution for allegedly misleading U.S. regulators about the 737 Max jetliner before the crashes, according to court papers filed Friday.
—Alain Sherter, CBS News, 23 May 2025
Sun was charged with fraud by the Securities and Exchange Commission in 2023, but regulators paused his fraud case not long after Trump took power.
—Nik Popli, Time, 22 May 2025
In the meantime, for many ingredients, regulators and consumers alike are left in a gray zone between suspicion and proof of harm in humans.
—David Hilzenrath, Miami Herald, 21 May 2025
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Alanna Durkin Richer, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2025
The deal will allow the company to avoid criminal prosecution for allegedly misleading U.S. regulators about the 737 Max jetliner before the crashes, according to court papers filed Friday.
—Alain Sherter, CBS News, 23 May 2025
Sun was charged with fraud by the Securities and Exchange Commission in 2023, but regulators paused his fraud case not long after Trump took power.
—Nik Popli, Time, 22 May 2025
In the meantime, for many ingredients, regulators and consumers alike are left in a gray zone between suspicion and proof of harm in humans.
—David Hilzenrath, Miami Herald, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for regulator
Noun
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Snake Eater unsurprisingly features full gamepad support for DualShock and Xbox controllers.—
Jordan Minor,
PC Magazine,
27 May 2025
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For the data driven, the controller also displays live riding metrics on its 2.4-inch screen such as speed, distance to shore and session duration.—
Paul Ridden
May 24,
New Atlas,
24 May 2025
Noun
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However, his potential control over the Vatican Bank raises important questions about FBAR filing duties.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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Stories about strict border controls and immigration enforcement have created hesitation among potential travelers.—
Jackie Snow,
Quartz,
24 May 2025
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“Regulator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regulator. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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