thermostat

Example Sentences

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Perhaps you can reach a compromise on the thermostat.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 4, 2026

I slept peacefully and appreciated the room’s functionality, including a tablet that controlled the lights, thermostat and TV.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 14, 2026

Madeline Marchiano realizes that this winter’s runaway heating prices mean she can’t afford to raise her thermostat enough to warm her entire South Philadelphia rowhouse.

From Barron's • Jan. 22, 2026

Much like resetting a thermostat – over time, slow, consistent adjustments can help the body accept a new, healthier range.

From BBC • Jan. 4, 2026

She lets the water run in the shower, turns up the thermostat to compensate for the terrible moment when she will have to step onto the mat on the bathroom floor, unclothed.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri