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as in power
the right or means to command or control others
teachers are responsible for the students under their control
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as in grasp
the ability to direct the course of something
after the tail fell off, the plane went out of the pilot's control firefighters keeping control of the blaze
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as in management
the act or activity of looking after and making decisions about something
control of manufacturing operations was given to a new manager with fresh ideas
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as in ownership
the fact or state of having (something) at one's disposal
took control of the process of selecting candidates for the scholarship
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as in to regulate
to keep from exceeding a desirable degree or level (as of expression)
you must learn to control your temper
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as in to contain
to gain emotional or mental control of
he controlled himself only with the greatest difficulty in the face of his opponent's insulting remarks
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as in to govern
to exercise authority or power over
circumstances often control the choices we make in life
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as in to manage
to look after and make decisions about
during the period that she controlled the company it was highly profitable
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Recent Examples of control
Levi Weaver, New York Times, 11 July 2025
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Chris Vannini, New York Times, 10 July 2025
After the fire is fully contained, the next step is to control it.
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The return for Baker, reflecting the high price for a reliever under club control for three additional seasons, will help in that regard.
—Levi Weaver, New York Times, 11 July 2025
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—Simon Hill, Wired News, 11 July 2025
Verb
The Big Ten and SEC control what the next CFP format looks like.
—Chris Vannini, New York Times, 10 July 2025
After the fire is fully contained, the next step is to control it.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for control
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The vacuum adjusts suction power automatically to match your floor type, which also helps to optimize runtime.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
5 July 2025
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Black and Brown communities already hold immense economic power.—
Oumou Fofana,
Essence,
5 July 2025
Noun
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In practice, that means about 40% of controllers are working six days a week, 10 hours a day.—
Jeremy Bogaisky,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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The arcade controls may be designed for one, but there are two USB-A ports for plugging in controllers for multiplayer or for games that work better with a controller.—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
26 June 2025
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Two years after Nvidia Corp. made history by becoming the first chipmaker to achieve a $1 trillion market capitalization, an even more remarkable milestone is within its grasp: becoming the first company to reach $4 trillion.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
27 June 2025
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This process empowers clients to create financial plans with a complete grasp of the concept.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
26 June 2025
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Girls may, for example, struggle with time management, daydreaming or being a chatterbox and are more likely to be diagnosed with the primarily inattentive type of ADHD over the hyperactive type.—
Daliah Singer,
Smithsonian Magazine,
9 July 2025
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In 2010, Richardson and his brother, Nick, co-founded the performance management company AIM-FOR and created an online mental health support hub, called the Safety Net, which offers information and help on a range of issues from stress to bereavement.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
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With this massive shift in ownership, having some semblance of continuity is not a bad idea.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 July 2025
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This session will explore the power of ownership, the importance of reinvesting in community, and why legacy matters more than fame.—
Essence,
Essence,
5 July 2025
Verb
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Unlike medications, supplements are not regulated by the FDA.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
8 July 2025
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Camps nationwide are regulated in a number of ways in order to prevent tragedies.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
8 July 2025
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For reference, a cigarette typically contains 10 to 15 mg of nicotine.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
1 July 2025
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The new collection contains 20 examples of chain-making expertise, many of which are paved with diamonds and paired with statement gems.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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As companies adopt these tools, the stakes go beyond efficiency—how AI is designed, deployed and governed will shape its real-world impact on organizations and the people who run them.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Once a nimble leader who used political and economic maneuvering to secure his regime’s survival, the aging Khamenei now governs an eroding and rigid state.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
30 June 2025
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“Control.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/control. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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