How to Use thermostat in a Sentence

thermostat

noun
Definition of thermostatnext
  • I set the thermostat to 68 degrees.
  • Keep the thermostat at at least 65 degrees in the home.
    — Heather Gann | [email protected], al, 22 Dec. 2022
  • Plus, our top pick for the best smart thermostat is on sale.
    — Bellamy Richardson, wsj.com, 17 Nov. 2023
  • This is how to make your thermostat work for you—and not the other way round.
    — Chris Baraniuk, WIRED, 29 Nov. 2023
  • The control panel on the back includes two fan speeds and a knob to adjust the thermostat.
    — Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics, 21 Oct. 2022
  • In order for your space to be cozy, turning up the thermostat is not the only way to keep warm.
    — Gabriela Izquierdo, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Jan. 2023
  • Use your voice to adjust the thermostat, check the weather, play music, and turn smart lights on and off.
    — Jade Chung-Lee, PCMAG, 9 Dec. 2022
  • Talk to your Amazon glasses to check that the doors are locked, lights are set, and even adjust the thermostat with your voice.
    — Cathy Hackl, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2023
  • Who knows?… '…and turn your thermostat to 78 or higher.
    — Fox News Staff, Fox News, 8 Sep. 2022
  • So can raising the thermostat at home and keeping blinds closed to block out sunlight.
    — Justine Calma, The Verge, 26 June 2023
  • So rather than cranking up the thermostat, and your heating bill, look to these nine options!
    — John Thompson, Men's Health, 10 Oct. 2022
  • Using a fan could cause your body to gain heat once the indoor thermostat tips near this number.
    — Korin Miller, SELF, 29 July 2022
  • The old rule was to set the thermostat so that employees felt comfortable.
    — Elinda Labropoulou, Washington Post, 5 Aug. 2022
  • If the thermostat is not the issue, check to see if the furnace is receiving power and if there is enough fuel in the tank.
    — Raphael Romero Ruiz, The Arizona Republic, 25 Jan. 2023
  • This handsome sweater vest is a good lightweight layer to wear at home and to keep you warm on chilly days without the need to turn up the thermostat.
    — Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2023
  • The fan comes with low, medium, and high settings, as well as an adjustable thermostat.
    — Nor'adila Hepburn, Southern Living, 14 July 2023
  • Case in point, smart home thermostats can help lower your heating and cooling bills to save you more money month-to-month.
    — Rudie Obias, Variety, 5 Dec. 2023
  • The songs kept coming, the thermostat remained untouched.
    — Brooklyn White, Essence, 20 June 2023
  • Aim for seven to eight hours, and keep the thermostat at 67°F for the best dozing environment.
    — Stephanie Dolgoff, Good Housekeeping, 9 Nov. 2022
  • One of the more interesting features is that the remote can act as a thermostat.
    — Brandon Russell, Popular Mechanics, 31 July 2023
  • Lowering the thermostat at night or keeping a fan at your bedside are great ways to keep the space itself cold.
    — Olivia Avitt, Peoplemag, 9 Sep. 2023
  • On days like Thursday, when the thermostat shot to at least 102 degrees for the third time in five days, her walks become a dangerous game of hide and seek.
    — Justin Phillips, San Francisco Chronicle, 14 Sep. 2022
  • The insertable dual thermostat heater is designed to warm up only when your pet lays on top.
    — Katherine Alex Beaven, Travel + Leisure, 27 Jan. 2023
  • Before cranking up the thermostat, try placing the bread in a cold oven with a pan of hot water underneath it.
    — Pam Lolley, Southern Living, 17 Dec. 2023
  • What’s even more surprising, though, is just how much the tech industry’s evolved past smart thermostats, lightbulbs and power plugs in the past few years.
    — Jennifer Jolly, USA TODAY, 20 Apr. 2023
  • The dials are easy to use, the thermostat monitors the temperature and the timer shuts off the heating element when done.
    — Nicole Papantoniou, Good Housekeeping, 29 Sep. 2022
  • Controls include a switch for two heat levels and a dial for its thermostat.
    — Jon Bitner, wsj.com, 14 Dec. 2023
  • The reimbursement amount will be based on the price paid for the thermostat, not to exceed $200, and will be given as a digital gift card sent by email.
    — William Thornton | [email protected], al, 24 Aug. 2022
  • My thermostat can’t be pulled into Homey, nor can my plugs that monitor my e-bike charging power consumption.
    — Kevin Purdy, Ars Technica, 11 Dec. 2023
  • Adding a dimmer switch to lighting, using energy-efficient appliances, or investing in smart thermostats can lead to substantial savings on utility bills.
    — Melissa Houston, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2024

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