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controlled

[kuhn-trohld] / kənˈtroʊld /
ADJECTIVE
reserved
Synonyms
STRONGEST
composed contained disciplined guarded restrained
STRONG
calm cool inhibited
WEAK
self-controlled self-restrained under control unflappable
Antonyms
STRONG
agitated excited
ADJECTIVE
regulated
Synonyms
STRONGEST
measured ordered orderly organized structured supervised
STRONG
exact governed
WEAK
precise skillful

Example Sentences

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Warsh insisted he would not be controlled by the president as he fielded questions on his assets and central bank independence during his confirmation hearing.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

Houchois added that the results may “raise the logic” of an eventual merger with SpaceX, the rocket maker controlled by Tesla CEO Elon Musk.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026

The researchers had previously studied this effect in controlled experiments.

From Science Daily • Apr. 21, 2026

How much of the F1 car today is controlled by computers/AI?

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

“Ten,” I shout, holding plank position, showing him, Coach, I’m controlled, strong.

From "Black Brother, Black Brother" by Jewell Parker Rhodes