regulator
noun
a person or thing that regulates.
regulators
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pluralof regulator.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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In other words, CVS is breaking itself up before government regulators do the job for it.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 6, 2026
The Financial Times also reported this week that Chinese regulators had told banks to halt company listings in an attempt to boost market liquidity.
From Barron's ● Nov. 6, 2026
State governors and regulators have a say in electricity prices, while local authorities decide where new homes can be built.
From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2026
“Through Jan. 20, 2029, legislation will still require President Donald Trump’s signature, while federal regulators remain under an administration focused on AI development and U.S. competitiveness,” Bloomberg Intelligence’s analysts said.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 4, 2026
A young girl in pigtails let a trio of regulators inside her home.
From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead
