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Controllers responsible for taking action range from the basic actuator control systems at the lowest level to task and motion planning at the highest level.
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Jacek Krywko, Ars Technica, 3 Apr. 2024
The rear wing uses an actuator to continuously alter its height and angle of attack, and can adopt Low Drag or High Downforce configurations.
—Jason Barlow, WIRED, 17 Oct. 2024
The shifts are controlled via the ECU and a Transmission Control Unit, supported by an electromechanical shift actuator.
—New Atlas, 13 Oct. 2024
Fuller said the company is looking at ways to leverage vehicle suspension, actuators in seats and sounds to enhance other gameplay, as well.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 3 Oct. 2024
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Jacek Krywko, Ars Technica, 3 Apr. 2024
The rear wing uses an actuator to continuously alter its height and angle of attack, and can adopt Low Drag or High Downforce configurations.
—Jason Barlow, WIRED, 17 Oct. 2024
The shifts are controlled via the ECU and a Transmission Control Unit, supported by an electromechanical shift actuator.
—New Atlas, 13 Oct. 2024
Fuller said the company is looking at ways to leverage vehicle suspension, actuators in seats and sounds to enhance other gameplay, as well.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 3 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for actuator
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Identifying various segment needs can allow retail marketers to identify which levers would be most beneficial for engaging a subset of your audience, rooted specifically in their user journey and stage of brand use.Frank Minervini, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Like Tomb Raider and Uncharted, The Great Circle is puzzle-heavy, requiring players to match up levers and cogs at frequent intervals to open doors or boxes.Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024
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Gwin turns a couple knobs to get the propane flowing and ignites it.Ari Daniel, NPR, 9 Dec. 2024
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Consider swapping cabinet knobs for matte black handles or satin brass pulls for a more stylish look.Brianna Crane, Axios, 5 Dec. 2024
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Yet another button on the dash can be programmed to access an additional system of the driver’s choosing.Karl Brauer, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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The skirt has an A-line silhouette, stretchy waist, buttons down the front, and deep side pockets.Emily Weaver, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
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Forty-six percent of the public expect the economy to improve in the next year, up nine points from October, and driven by a switch of Republicans (and, to a lesser extent, independents) from pessimistic to optimistic.Steve Liesman, CNBC, 15 Dec. 2024
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Already, the league is seeing the benefits of that switch, with quarterfinal ratings coming in 1% lower than last year’s—better than the 10% drop group-play broadcasts on ESPN and TNT saw this season.Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 15 Dec. 2024
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“Actuator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/actuator. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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