The case was referred to the media regulator.
Source: tatoeba (6888286)
Regulator
/ˈɹɛɡ.ju.leɪ.tɚ/
Synonyms for "regulator" (51 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (11)
Strong matches (15)
Noun(12 words)
controllercontrollersenforcerenforcersfdicflow regulatorfrench regulergovernment regulatorgovernorshormoneinspectorsmodulator
Adjective(2 words)
electrical controlenvironmental regulator
Related words (25)
Noun(22 words)
modulatorsofficialpressure regulatorregorregulatingregulatory agencyregulatory proteinrestrainerspeed control devicespeed controlsspeed limiterspeed regulation devicespeed regulatorspeed regulatorsstopcocksuppressortemperature regulatortranscription factorvalvesvelocity regulation
Show 2 more words
voltage regulatorwatchdog
Adjective(2 words)
public institution oversightstatic controller
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: governor, adjuster, adjusters, adjustor, adjustors.
- Sentence evidence is available for regulator, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, derived_reverse.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "regulator".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "regulator"
Keep "regulator" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "regulator" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "regulator", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "regulator" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
11 entriesMore specific
9 entriesactivatorcoactivatorenvironmental regulatorfinancial regulatorflow regulatorgovernment regulatorpressure regulatorrepressorvoltage regulator
Collocations
6 entriesfederal regulatorflow regulatorindependent regulatorpressure regulatorstate regulatorvoltage regulator
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
3 entriesTranslations
18 translations across 17 languages.
Arabic
1 entries- منظِّم noun (device that controls or limits something)
Belarusian
1 entries- рэгуля́тар noun (device that controls or limits something)
Bulgarian
1 entries- регула́тор noun (device that controls or limits something)
Catalan
1 entries- regulador noun (device that controls or limits something)
Czech
1 entries- regulátor noun (device that controls or limits something)
Finnish
1 entries- säädin noun (device that controls or limits something)
Irish
1 entries- rialtán noun (device that controls or limits something)
Italian
2 entries- erogatore noun (device that controls or limits something)
- regolatore noun (device that controls or limits something)
Kazakh
1 entries- реттегіш noun (device that controls or limits something)
Korean
1 entries- 조절기 noun (device that controls or limits something)
Polish
1 entries- regulator noun (device that controls or limits something)
Portuguese
1 entries- regulador noun (device that controls or limits something)
Russian
1 entries- регуля́тор noun (device that controls or limits something)
Spanish
1 entries- regulador noun (device that controls or limits something)
Swedish
1 entries- regulator noun (device that controls or limits something)
Turkish
1 entries- dedantör noun (device that controls or limits something)
Ukrainian
1 entries- регуля́тор noun (device that controls or limits something)
Sample sentences
9 total sentences available.
Britain's fertility regulator has granted its first license for the genetic modification of human embryos for research into the causes of infertility and miscarriages.
Source: tatoeba (11152974)
The move comes 10 days after state regulator Pakistan Telecom Authority (PTA) temporarily blocked access to the popular platform on the grounds of “indecent/immoral content” and its “negative effects on society.”
Source: tatoeba (11167086)
The United States’ top environmental regulator this week announced a proposal to intensify an effort to reduce emissions of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), a highly potent greenhouse gas, in line with an international agreement the U.S. ratified in September.
Source: tatoeba (12110455)
Showing 4 of 9 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "regulator"?
Closest matches include governor, adjuster, adjusters, adjustor, adjustors.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "regulator"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.