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Recent Examples of controllers
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said some delays at US airports are intentional to give controllers on duty more time to manage flights safely.
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Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
In the meantime, controllers will continue to show up to ensure this country’s passengers and cargo arrive safely at their destination.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
This incident unveiled just how understaffed air traffic control has been, and the FAA is still short about 3,000 controllers.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2025
The association, which represents 500 companies and organizations, urged approval of a temporary funding measure to resume paying essential government workers such as air-traffic controllers and Transportation Security Administration officers, who are working without paychecks.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
Drone operators often work close to the frontlines, sometimes within 250 meters (820 feet), guiding their machines with computer screens and controllers.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2025
Even little things, like the way the adaptive triggers on the PS5 controllers mimic the tension of a bowstring, felt perfect.
—Nate Anderson, Ars Technica, 20 Dec. 2024
Modernization of air traffic control and hiring more controllers should be the next FAA administrator’s priority, Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian told CNBC earlier this week.
—Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 20 Dec. 2024
Google’s approach to accessories on Android will also translate to Android XR, making support for things like keyboards, mice, controllers and headphones a breeze.
—Anshel Sag, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
In the meantime, controllers will continue to show up to ensure this country’s passengers and cargo arrive safely at their destination.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
This incident unveiled just how understaffed air traffic control has been, and the FAA is still short about 3,000 controllers.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2025
The association, which represents 500 companies and organizations, urged approval of a temporary funding measure to resume paying essential government workers such as air-traffic controllers and Transportation Security Administration officers, who are working without paychecks.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
Drone operators often work close to the frontlines, sometimes within 250 meters (820 feet), guiding their machines with computer screens and controllers.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2025
Even little things, like the way the adaptive triggers on the PS5 controllers mimic the tension of a bowstring, felt perfect.
—Nate Anderson, Ars Technica, 20 Dec. 2024
Modernization of air traffic control and hiring more controllers should be the next FAA administrator’s priority, Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian told CNBC earlier this week.
—Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 20 Dec. 2024
Google’s approach to accessories on Android will also translate to Android XR, making support for things like keyboards, mice, controllers and headphones a breeze.
—Anshel Sag, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for controllers
Noun
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Local banks are starting to face more intense competition and, alongside earlier African entrants, are lobbying regulators and local politicians as tighter ownership caps rules are being considered.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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This time, banks and regulators have changed the rules.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Marking identified a need for the district to change its attitude toward unregulated spending and tighten internal controls that will allow more board control over spending approvals.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Capital seekers can host confidential materials in secure virtual data rooms with NDA controls, while investment firms and professionals gain access to full CRM and deal flow management capabilities to manage contacts, deals, and workflows.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Controllers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/controllers. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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