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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Federal regulators on Tuesday lifted Wells Fargo’s $1.95 trillion asset cap punishment over its fake sales scandal that had prevented it from growing for the past seven years — a major turning point that the bank had long sought.
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Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2025
Ina Fassbender | Afp | Getty Images German antitrust regulators warned Amazon on Monday that the company's pricing mechanisms for third-party sellers could run afoul of competition laws.
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 2 June 2025
Boeing had reconfigured the MAX model with bigger engines that affected its aerodynamics, and federal regulators had given the company too much control over certifying the new design.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2025
On Thursday, the SEC dropped a two-year lawsuit against Binance, the world's largest crypto exchange, which federal regulators accused of mishandling customer money.
—ABC News, 1 June 2025
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Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2025
Ina Fassbender | Afp | Getty Images German antitrust regulators warned Amazon on Monday that the company's pricing mechanisms for third-party sellers could run afoul of competition laws.
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 2 June 2025
Boeing had reconfigured the MAX model with bigger engines that affected its aerodynamics, and federal regulators had given the company too much control over certifying the new design.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2025
On Thursday, the SEC dropped a two-year lawsuit against Binance, the world's largest crypto exchange, which federal regulators accused of mishandling customer money.
—ABC News, 1 June 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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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2025
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Make sure the tires reconnect with the road - During the skid, wait until the tires reconnect with the road and then gently straighten the wheels to regain control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 June 2025
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“Regulator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regulator. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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