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as in regulated
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 contained
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 governed
to exercise authority or power over
circumstances often control the choices we make in life
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as in operated
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 controlled
Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 15 July 2025
The notion that rival great powers should come together to manage a chaotic international system is one that leaders have embraced at many points in history, often in the wake of catastrophic wars that left them seeking to establish a more controlled, reliable, and resilient order.
—Stacie E. Goddard, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2026
The exceptions would be Florida and Texas, where Republicans have controlled the state legislatures for decades.
—Hansi Lo Wang, NPR, 9 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
One fire expert said officials should approach policy changes carefully because controlled burns are still critical to forest health.
—Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 15 July 2025
The notion that rival great powers should come together to manage a chaotic international system is one that leaders have embraced at many points in history, often in the wake of catastrophic wars that left them seeking to establish a more controlled, reliable, and resilient order.
—Stacie E. Goddard, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
Verb
Orlando controlled the game from the first quarter until the final few minutes.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2026
The exceptions would be Florida and Texas, where Republicans have controlled the state legislatures for decades.
—Hansi Lo Wang, NPR, 9 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for controlled
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Medicare chief frames TrumpRx as a limited tool Chris Klomp, a senior HHS official, offered a notably restrained view of TrumpRx while speaking at the STAT Breakthrough Summit East yesterday.—
Meghana Keshavan,
STAT,
20 Mar. 2026
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The killing of veteran Iranian politician Ali Larijani — seen by some as a potential, palatable negotiator — may have strengthened hardliners in Tehran (who were never weak or restrained to begin with).—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
18 Mar. 2026
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Prediction markets are regulated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, and up until late last year, Polymarket — one of the two largest markets — was barred from doing business in the United States.—
Grace Hase,
Mercury News,
22 Mar. 2026
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The consumer-grade fireworks sold to the public are regulated by federal law, Weimer said.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN Money,
21 Mar. 2026
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The law contained exceptions for medical masks, tactical gear and a few other things.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
20 Mar. 2026
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Leaders in the region have long warned that escalation would not be contained, that the conflicts are intertwined and difficult to manage.—
Hadley Gamble,
semafor.com,
19 Mar. 2026
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That process is instead governed by your state's statute of limitations on debt, which is a separate clock that typically runs between three and 10 years, depending on the state and the type of debt.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
19 Mar. 2026
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The strong force is also the most mysterious and confusing force, governed by a complex theory called quantum chromodynamics.—
Clara Moskowitz,
Scientific American,
17 Mar. 2026
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The uncertainty is not ideal, but this is the way MLB has operated in the past.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
21 Mar. 2026
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The indoor soccer, taekwondo and yoga facilities will each be operated by separate businesses at the facility.—
Julianna Duennes Russ,
Austin American Statesman,
21 Mar. 2026
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Participants who appeared engaged, responsive, and comfortable in the interaction, maintaining eye contact and seeming open rather than inhibited, were far more likely to be liked.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
18 Mar. 2026
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Some players appeared inhibited, none more so than winger Leon Bailey.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
22 Feb. 2026
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Senior goalkeeper Chloe Gonzalez kept the Vikings in the match during the first half with a pair of saves coming in the 14th and 35th minutes.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Mar. 2026
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Sinner took off his cap and waved to the crowd, then kept it short in his on-court interview.—
Noah Gulley,
Miami Herald,
21 Mar. 2026
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Our schools are composed of dedicated caring individuals who prepare students to be successful in life.—
Elaine Rojas-Castillo,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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The body, built by Scaglietti, is composed of Kevlar, carbon-fiber, and aluminum panels covering a tubular spaceframe chassis.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Controlled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/controlled. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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