as in regulator
a mechanism for adjusting the operation of a device, machine, or system the controllers for the video game system seem fairly well designed

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Recent Examples of controller Preorders for the Pac-Man Atari 2600+, the games, and the controllers are available now. PC Magazine, 25 Aug. 2025 The motor and its digital controller are decoupled from the chassis and tonearm, ensuring minimal mechanical—or audible—interference during playback. Robert Ross, Robb Report, 23 Aug. 2025 In 1998’s Metal Gear Solid, one foe requires plugging the controller into the second player’s port to avoid the villain’s mindreading capabilities. Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 22 Aug. 2025 The local controller, who was also involved with training in the tower that day, was also responsible for the helicopter control position. Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for controller
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  • The mutation caused a deficiency in a molecule called ISG15, an immune regulator.
    Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 27 Aug. 2025
  • The Indiana Court of Appeals sided with consumer advocates Tuesday, reversing a decision by the state's utility regulator that allowed Duke Energy Indiana to recover millions of dollars from Hoosiers for cleaning up toxic coal ash at its power plants in the state.
    Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 27 Aug. 2025
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  • In August 2018, having been co-owners since 2007, Stan Kroenke bought Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov’s 30 per cent shareholding for over £600m, ending a long power struggle for ultimate control of the club and taking his total stake to 97 per cent.
    Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Turn into the skid - Turning into the skid can help the vehicle's tires realign to regain control.
    KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2025

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“Controller.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/controller. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.

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