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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
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
Each precisely dosed gummy contains 20mg of Delta 8 THC for a controlled and enjoyable high.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 18 June 2023
Controlled substances became a little less controlled during the pandemic.
—Darius Tahir, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2023
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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
Each precisely dosed gummy contains 20mg of Delta 8 THC for a controlled and enjoyable high.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 18 June 2023
Controlled substances became a little less controlled during the pandemic.
—Darius Tahir, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for controlled
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Madison plays Ani with her heart incrementally open and then slammed shut, her emotions playing out all over her face; Borisov is more laconic and more restrained.Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 15 Nov. 2024
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In the first half of the City game, Palmer seemed more restrained in his starting position wide on the right, illustrated by the touch map below.Liam Twomey, The Athletic, 28 Aug. 2024
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This reusable, insulated tumbler keeps her drinks hot for hours—and comes with a secure lid to help keep them contained.Christa Joanna Lee, Glamour, 4 Oct. 2024
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The report found Quan’s system contained a toxic mix of drugs at the time of his death, which included fentanyl, alprazolam, codeine, promethazine and THC.Michael Saponara, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2024
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The afternoon, governed by the heart and small intestine (fire element), is better suited for creative tasks and collaborative work.Irina Logman, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Advertisement Housing production results from a complex mix of private and public factors, including material and labor costs, and land-use regulations that are chiefly governed at the local and state levels.Liam Dillon, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
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The distillery operated sporadically before being mothballed in 1998 and demolished in 2013.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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That’s just the 244 locations operated by the home discount retailer.Vicki M. Young, Sourcing Journal, 4 Oct. 2024
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Becker himself initially did not know the owl’s location, which was kept secret by Valentin’s family.Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
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To execute their extraordinary calculations, quantum computers need to be kept inside large cooling devices to prevent them from overheating.Leslie Katz, Forbes, 4 Oct. 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.Sarah Madaus, Allure, 4 Oct. 2024
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But unlike most news paper editorial boards, which are composed of opinion journalists that operate separately from a publication’s newsroom, the nascent New York Editorial Board is comprised of a mix of news editors, analysts, and columnists from across the city.Brian Stelter, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
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Her death was ruled a homicide.Sarah Nelson, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Oct. 2024
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His death was recently ruled an accidental drug overdose according to the Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office.Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2024
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Consider Mindfulness Techniques Mindfulness is a disciplined and focused mental training exercise rooted in Eastern traditions.Sophie Okolo, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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Haley cautioned the Trump campaign to remain disciplined and focused on the issues.Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Controlled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/controlled. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
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