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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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Finally, the treble was so smooth and restrained, never straying into sibilance or even a hint of distortion.Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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The e-commerce companies have stopped releasing Singles Day GMV figures in recent years as consumer spending in China has grown more restrained.Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 3 Nov. 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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The winner can now exchange the replica for the real golden owl — kept under Becker’s supervision for years.Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 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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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 21 Nov. 2024.
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