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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
Gus Alexiou, Forbes, 12 Sep. 2024
There’s something heartbreaking in witnessing dancers at the peak of their form—their bodies such gorgeous machines, so entirely powerful and controlled—channeling physical breakdown, weakness, illness, and death.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 26 Apr. 2024
Because controlled substances have a high potential for abuse, the D.E.A. sets limits on how many of these drugs can be produced.
—Christina Caron, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2023
Pilates is a form of strength training that’s slower and more controlled than your typical weight-lifting exercise.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 14 Sep. 2023
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Adjective
Aside from the obvious access barriers, for many disabled people, physical exercise needs to be a very controlled and deliberate action requiring careful planning.
—Gus Alexiou, Forbes, 12 Sep. 2024
There’s something heartbreaking in witnessing dancers at the peak of their form—their bodies such gorgeous machines, so entirely powerful and controlled—channeling physical breakdown, weakness, illness, and death.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 26 Apr. 2024
Because controlled substances have a high potential for abuse, the D.E.A. sets limits on how many of these drugs can be produced.
—Christina Caron, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2023
Pilates is a form of strength training that’s slower and more controlled than your typical weight-lifting exercise.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 14 Sep. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for controlled
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But Judge Declines to Impose Punishment General News How the L.A. Wildfires Are Becoming a Conspiracy-Theorists' Haven -- and a Political Weapon Locals long have prized Palm Beach for its restrained serenity.—
Beth Landman,
The Hollywood Reporter,
12 Jan. 2025
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On the other hand, every action, inaction and reaction remains uncannily familiar, making Chowdhury’s restrained approach feel like the right one.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
17 Dec. 2024
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Currently, the disposal of wind turbine waste is regulated by the localities and states hosting wind turbine projects.—
Ariel Cohen,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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Dietary supplements are minimally regulated by the FDA and may or may not be suitable for you.—
Amy Fischer MS, RD,
Health,
23 Dec. 2024
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The tea bags studied by the Barcelona scientists contained polypropylene, cellulose and nylon, but there are many tea bags in stores which are plastic free.—
Hatty Willmoth,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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Jabbar's truck contained an ISIS flag.—
Joey Garrison,
USA TODAY,
3 Jan. 2025
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China views Taiwan as part of its territory despite the Chinese Communist Party never having governed it.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
31 Dec. 2024
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But Carter also governed at a time of soaring inflation and gasoline shortages, and his failure to secure the release of Americans held hostage by Iran helped cost him his second term.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
The Enquirer,
30 Dec. 2024
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The building hadn't operated as a church in several years, instead being utilized as a wedding venue for many in Indiana.—
Noe Padilla,
The Indianapolis Star,
24 Dec. 2024
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Firefighters were not able to save the structure, which in recent years had operated as the Sanctuary on Penn, a venue for weddings and other events.—
Noe Padilla,
The Indianapolis Star,
24 Dec. 2024
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Rodgers joined the Jets last season and immediately suffered an injury that kept him out of action all year.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
24 Dec. 2024
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While the Saints' offense has struggled to light up the scoreboard, their defense has kept them competitive.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
24 Dec. 2024
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Every product was determined to have excelled in each category by our editorial team, which is composed of in-house writers and editors as well as contributors—along with special consideration from dermatologists.—
Jenny Berg,
Allure,
24 Dec. 2024
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The monument is composed of rocks transported from far and wide—impressive feats of shipping for its Neolithic builders.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Dec. 2024
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In 2019, a Federal District Court judge in Alaska ruled that the ban could not be undone without an act of Congress.—
Lisa Friedman,
New York Times,
6 Jan. 2025
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The third-round draft pick fractured his forearm in the game, and afterward McVay ruled him out for the postseason.—
Adam Grosbard,
Orange County Register,
6 Jan. 2025
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“Controlled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/controlled. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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