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Recent Examples of controllable
By applying Stoic principles, individuals can filter out the noise, focus on the controllable, and approach financial decisions with clarity rather than fear.
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Andrew Rosen, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Virtually the entire bullpen will need to be rebuilt in the wake of general manager Mike Elias trading two controllable relievers, Andrew Kittredge and Bryan Baker, and losing closer Félix Bautista to rotator cuff surgery.
—Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
Cavitation, on the other hand, provides a high-energy, controllable launch system that doesn’t require onboard power or moving parts.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2025
The longer-term story is Nvidia’s push to make robots as common—and as dependable—as other capital equipment, with AI handled locally to keep them fast, capable, and controllable.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2025
For the Braves, this will add a controllable outfielder with a solid glove and decent pop.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Aug. 2025
The keyboard features scissor switches for relatively quiet typing, controllable RGB lighting, and a number pad on the right.
—New Atlas, 19 Aug. 2025
For SpaceX, which relies on reusable spacecraft like Falcon 9 and Starship, having more controllable areas can help keep the spacecraft in better condition, allowing for more future launches.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Something uncontrollable, a dream, gets translated into something controllable, a set of numbers, which can then supply the winning digits.
—Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2025
Andrew Rosen, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Virtually the entire bullpen will need to be rebuilt in the wake of general manager Mike Elias trading two controllable relievers, Andrew Kittredge and Bryan Baker, and losing closer Félix Bautista to rotator cuff surgery.
—Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
Cavitation, on the other hand, provides a high-energy, controllable launch system that doesn’t require onboard power or moving parts.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2025
The longer-term story is Nvidia’s push to make robots as common—and as dependable—as other capital equipment, with AI handled locally to keep them fast, capable, and controllable.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2025
For the Braves, this will add a controllable outfielder with a solid glove and decent pop.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Aug. 2025
The keyboard features scissor switches for relatively quiet typing, controllable RGB lighting, and a number pad on the right.
—New Atlas, 19 Aug. 2025
For SpaceX, which relies on reusable spacecraft like Falcon 9 and Starship, having more controllable areas can help keep the spacecraft in better condition, allowing for more future launches.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Something uncontrollable, a dream, gets translated into something controllable, a set of numbers, which can then supply the winning digits.
—Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for controllable
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The article deadline that felt manageable yesterday now loomed.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
11 Sep. 2025
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The goal is to exercise in ways that feel challenging but manageable, not to push through red flags.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
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Until recently, their goal has been to attack the more tractable pure delivery market with a custom delivery robot about half the size of traditional cars.—
Brad Templeton,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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These prove out Fielder’s intuition that aviation safety depends on candid cockpit conversation, a particularly high-stakes—and, crucially, perhaps tractable—example of Fielder’s over-all preoccupation with the fear and anxiety that inhibits genuine communication.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
25 May 2025
Adjective
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These measurable, teachable competencies are often discipline-specific but share common elements across all engineering fields.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Aug. 2025
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That makes performance testable and the discipline teachable, both of which are the hallmarks of genuine management science.—
Pawan Anand,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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Certain feline breeds, including Siamese, Burmese, Bengal, and Devon Rex cats like Leo, are particularly known for their playful, intelligent, and highly trainable personalities.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Aug. 2025
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Quantum coherence may offer a measurable, trainable indicator that transcends productivity dashboards and employee-sentiment polls.—
Pravir Malik,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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As long as inflation remains tame, the central bank has the option of cutting rates to try to boost demand and hiring.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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The Nasdaq Composite notched a new high on Friday as investors took signs of weakening jobs and tame inflation to mean the Federal Reserve will lower interest rates next week.—
Sean Conlon,Yun Li,
CNBC,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In the wild, rapid growth, a docile temperament and fast egg-laying are not traits that would serve chickens well in the slightest.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Bullmastiffs are docile at home and fearless at work.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Workplace innovation in the AI era will belong to those who are curious, not just those who are compliant.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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The state sued Huntington Beach in March 2023, alleging that the city violated state law by refusing to submit a compliant housing element and creating zoning to support more housing construction.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The pawrent, who uses the social media tag @dollythesassysausage, shared the unconventional tactic of tying the lead of their sausage dog, Dolly, to their sibling's dog—an obedient cocker spaniel called Cooper.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Aug. 2025
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The Golem was a powerful, obedient protector, performing tasks and defending the ghetto.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Controllable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/controllable. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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