self-controlled

Definition of self-controllednext

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-controlled
Adjective
  • Hurteau says while many land managers and fire experts have been working to restore forest health, there still isn't nearly enough controlled burning being done.
    Lauren Sommer, NPR, 4 May 2026
  • That translates to asking your stylist for something that sits between the lip and chin with a very blunt, controlled perimeter.
    Diana Tsui, Footwear News, 3 May 2026
Adjective
  • The officers and Martin struggle briefly and then he is physically restrained face down.
    HANNAH FINGERHUT, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2026
  • The officers and Martin struggle briefly and then he is physically restrained face down.
    ABC News, ABC News, 25 June 2026
Adjective
  • That spread may create opportunities for disciplined buyers to identify value in a more selective market.
    Nia Bowers, USA Today, 25 June 2026
  • Power Geography Is Rewriting The AI Map Watch where the disciplined money goes.
    Robert J. Szczerba, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026
Adjective
  • Both players were so inhibited for the final game of the set that the level of play resembled something from a local park.
    Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 27 May 2026
  • This really is a time to be less inhibited about going out.
    Joe Hernandez, NPR, 25 May 2026
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“Self-controlled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-controlled. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.

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