controlled
adjective
con·trolled kən-ˈtrōld 
1
: restrained
2
: regulated by law with regard to possession and use
controlled drugs
Example Sentences
Instead of arguing, they talked in a calm, controlled manner. The test was done under controlled conditions. The polar bears at the zoo live in a controlled environment.
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Frank Wilczek, WSJ, 1 Sep. 2022 In 2019, the National Institute of Health (NIH) published the results of a controlled clinical trial comparing a processed and unprocessed diet. Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 1 Sep. 2022 Since Jenner’s time, the process of making vaccines has become far more controlled and standardized. Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 26 Aug. 2022 With practices very controlled and little tackling taking place, preseason games are where the evaluation truly takes place. The Enquirer, 13 Aug. 2022 County residents are encouraged to bring items such as household paints, cleaners, non-controlled pharmaceutical waste, florescent bulbs, and antifreeze. Eve Sampson, Detroit Free Press, 11 Aug. 2022 He was indicted and charged with conspiracy to distribute and possess controlled substances and arraigned on Oct. 29, according to court documents. Mirna Alsharif, NBC News, 8 Aug. 2022 Simpson pleaded guilty to one count of possession with intent to distribute controlled substances and one count of possession of a firearm by a felon on Feb, 25, 2021. Hartford Courant, 2 Aug. 2022 Jennifer McConnon, 48 and Sydney Sleight, 22, are each charged in federal court in Portland with conspiring to distribute and possessing with intent to distribute controlled substances. oregonlive, 29 July 2022 See More
Frank Wilczek, WSJ, 1 Sep. 2022 In 2019, the National Institute of Health (NIH) published the results of a controlled clinical trial comparing a processed and unprocessed diet. Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 1 Sep. 2022 Since Jenner’s time, the process of making vaccines has become far more controlled and standardized. Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 26 Aug. 2022 With practices very controlled and little tackling taking place, preseason games are where the evaluation truly takes place. The Enquirer, 13 Aug. 2022 County residents are encouraged to bring items such as household paints, cleaners, non-controlled pharmaceutical waste, florescent bulbs, and antifreeze. Eve Sampson, Detroit Free Press, 11 Aug. 2022 He was indicted and charged with conspiracy to distribute and possess controlled substances and arraigned on Oct. 29, according to court documents. Mirna Alsharif, NBC News, 8 Aug. 2022 Simpson pleaded guilty to one count of possession with intent to distribute controlled substances and one count of possession of a firearm by a felon on Feb, 25, 2021. Hartford Courant, 2 Aug. 2022 Jennifer McConnon, 48 and Sydney Sleight, 22, are each charged in federal court in Portland with conspiring to distribute and possessing with intent to distribute controlled substances. oregonlive, 29 July 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1581, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing controlled
Medical Definition
controlled
adjective
con·trolled kən-ˈtrōld
: regulated by law with regard to possession and use
controlled drugs
controlled 1 of 2
adjective
as in restrained
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- restrained
- inhibited
- curbed
- disciplined
- calculated
- self-controlled
- measured
- deliberate
- moderate
- self-disciplined
- temperate
- self-denying
- levelheaded
- reasonable
- rational
- medium
- sensible
- normal
- average
- typical
- run-of-the-mine
- modest
- mediocre
- run-of-mine
- routine
- ordinary
- usual
- regular
- so-so
- run-of-the-mill
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- excessive
- extreme
- radical
- uncontrolled
- inordinate
- irrational
- unreasonable
- intemperate
- fanatical
- immoderate
- unchecked
- unrestrained
- extremist
- unbridled
- rabid
- unreasoning
- fanatic
controlled
2 of 2verb
1
as in regulated
to keep from exceeding a desirable degree or level (as of expression) you must learn to control your temper Synonyms & Similar Words
- regulated
- contained
- curbed
- restrained
- kept
- measured
- governed
- suppressed
- tamed
- stifled
- ruled
- constrained
- inhibited
- held
- checked
- bridled
- stopped
- pulled in
- interrupted
- swallowed
- repressed
- squelched
- reined (in)
- smothered
- muffled
- hampered
- hindered
- pocketed
- arrested
- blocked
- impeded
- held back
- silenced
- strangled
- minced
- obstructed
- muzzled
- handcuffed
- sunk
- choked (back)
- sank
- gagged
- bottled (up)
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- lost
- liberated
- loosened
- expressed
- unleashed
- aired
- took out
- loosed
- vented
2
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 Synonyms & Similar Words
- contained
- composed
- restrained
- calmed
- collected
- settled
- re-collected
- recovered
- held back
- soothed
- quieted
- lulled
- rallied
- tranquilized
- stilled
- tranquillized
3
as in governed
to exercise authority or power over circumstances often control the choices we make in life Synonyms & Similar Words
- governed
- ruled
- dominated
- dictated
- managed
- commanded
- administered
- regulated
- domineered
- swayed
- captained
- bossed
- supervised
- conducted
- led
- oversaw
- directed
- mastered
- micromanaged
- subjugated
- presided (over)
- subdued
- conquered
- superintended
- headed
- tyrannized
- oppressed
- reigned (over)
- lorded (it over)
4
as in operated
to look after and make decisions about during the period that she controlled the company it was highly profitable Synonyms & Similar Words
- operated
- supervised
- regulated
- managed
- handled
- governed
- conducted
- oversaw
- run
- administered
- directed
- ran
- administrated
- guided
- kept
- protected
- tended
- steered
- superintended
- watched over
- carried on
- stewarded
- overlooked
- led
- watched
- guarded
- piloted
- safeguarded
- minded
- presided (over)
- micromanaged
- stage-managed
- cared (for)
- comanaged
- co-managed
- codirected
- co-directed