thermostat

Example Sentences

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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

“That doesn’t look like it’ll go away anytime soon. People are going to be heavy on the thermostat for a good two weeks,” he said.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 22, 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

The day after that Nick turned the classroom thermostat up to about ninety degrees with a little screwdriver he had brought from home.

From "Frindle" by Andrew Clements