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Recent Examples of actuator
Each one’s fin actuators run on samarium-cobalt magnets.
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Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 30 Apr. 2026
The submarine cable-cutting technology relies on an electro-hydrostatic actuator consisting of a hydraulic pump, an electric motor, and a control unit.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 16 Apr. 2026
Kim’s proprioceptive electric actuators, also called quasi-direct drive actuators, simplified things.
—John Pavlus, Quanta Magazine, 13 Mar. 2026
While older torque vectoring systems use the brakes to balance power between wheels, Audi’s setup here is active, using an electric motor actuator to make huge power deltas between the left and right wheels if necessary.
—Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 19 Feb. 2026
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Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 30 Apr. 2026
The submarine cable-cutting technology relies on an electro-hydrostatic actuator consisting of a hydraulic pump, an electric motor, and a control unit.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 16 Apr. 2026
Kim’s proprioceptive electric actuators, also called quasi-direct drive actuators, simplified things.
—John Pavlus, Quanta Magazine, 13 Mar. 2026
While older torque vectoring systems use the brakes to balance power between wheels, Audi’s setup here is active, using an electric motor actuator to make huge power deltas between the left and right wheels if necessary.
—Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 19 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for actuator
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This hack has been quietly circulating among frequent flyers for years, but many casual flyers don't know that many economy-class aisle or middle-seat armrests feature a lever or button near the hinge; slide your finger underneath and press or pull to release the lock.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Southern Living,
4 June 2026
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But midlife habits remained the strongest lever any individual can actually pull.—
Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2026
Noun
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Model weights are sets of parameters, like knobs and dials in a machine, telling the models how to process information.—
Huo Jingnan,
NPR,
31 May 2026
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Wring the cloth and wipe cabinet fronts, paying special attention to areas around the knobs.—
Emerson Latham,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 May 2026
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The pintuck detailing and delicate white trim at the waist add a fashion-forward touch, and so does the side button closure.—
Robin Raven,
Travel + Leisure,
3 June 2026
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Each time the button was pressed, a different call would sound.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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Marte is also a switch hitter and would immediately become Boston’s biggest power threat.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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Daraxonrasib targets a mutation in a gene called KRAS, which works like an on/off switch controlling how cells grow in the body.—
Erika Edwards,
NBC news,
31 May 2026
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“Actuator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/actuator. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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