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Recent Examples of actuator
The array of switches, sensors, actuators, motors, and displays offers terrific versatility.
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Bob Beacham, Popular Science, 22 Nov. 2024
But the axles can be offset from the center of the drive gear – there's a sliding actuator that gradually pushes all three axles out and away from the center.
—New Atlas, 5 Dec. 2024
The point is to make sure that drivers appear alert and ready to take control of the driving task if the suite of electronic sensors and actuators gets overwhelmed or misjudges a situation.
—IEEE Spectrum, 26 Nov. 2024
Our computational system uses a library of modular components— actuators, mounting brackets, and connectors—to define the space of possible robot designs.
—Evan Ackerman, IEEE Spectrum, 6 July 2018
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Bob Beacham, Popular Science, 22 Nov. 2024
But the axles can be offset from the center of the drive gear – there's a sliding actuator that gradually pushes all three axles out and away from the center.
—New Atlas, 5 Dec. 2024
The point is to make sure that drivers appear alert and ready to take control of the driving task if the suite of electronic sensors and actuators gets overwhelmed or misjudges a situation.
—IEEE Spectrum, 26 Nov. 2024
Our computational system uses a library of modular components— actuators, mounting brackets, and connectors—to define the space of possible robot designs.
—Evan Ackerman, IEEE Spectrum, 6 July 2018
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for actuator
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After five years of consecutive loss-making amid mediocrity on the pitch and stagnant revenues off it, United have had to defer payments, spend on credit and pull different financial levers to maintain their level of investment in the playing squad.—
Mark Critchley,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
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House Democrats are bracing for major fights in the coming year as President Trump enters the White House for his second term and Republicans control all levers of power in Washington.—
Mike Lillis,
The Hill,
21 Jan. 2025
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There are knobs to twist, levers to slide and songs to sample all while maintaining an interaction with the crowd who reacts as the DJ manipulates sound.—
Eric Fuller,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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In addition to its beautiful design, the kettle also features a sturdy wooden handle and eye-catching lid complete with brass details and a glass knob to add extra flair.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
23 Jan. 2025
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The slice of the season is Mushroom Magic, with three mushroom varieties — portobello, shiitake and button — plus sausage and mozzarella atop a parmesan-garlic sauce, said the company’s executive chef, Spencer Glenn.—
Linda Zavoral,
The Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2025
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The system performs tasks by viewing and interacting with on-screen elements like buttons and text fields similar to how a human would.—
Ashley Belanger,
Ars Technica,
23 Jan. 2025
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In addition to prioritizing rail projects, the Port plans to ramp up the volume of zero-emissions electric trucks in service and invest $640 million in new zero-emissions cargo handling equipment and charging stations to support the switch.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
27 Jan. 2025
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Philadelphia started the season slow at 2-2 but flipped the switch, rattling off 10 straight wins and finishing the season 14-1 in their last 15 games.—
Joel Thayer,
Newsweek,
26 Jan. 2025
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“Actuator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/actuator. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.
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