controlling
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Verb
- Exercise authoritative control or power over
- Lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
- Handle and cause to function
- Control (others or oneself) or influence skillfully, usually to one's advantage
- Check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard
- Verify by using a duplicate register for comparison
- Be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
- Have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of
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| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | control | 2 | 223 |
| 2 | cooling | 2 | 42 |
| 3 | controlled | 2 | 39 |
| 4 | controls | 2 | 30 |
| 5 | rolling | 2 | 19 |
| 6 | counting | 2 | 12 |
| 7 | controller | 3 | 9 |
| 8 | strolling | 2 | 4 |
| 9 | patrolling | 3 | 3 |
| 10 | enrolling | 3 | 1 |
| 11 | consoling | 3 | 1 |
| 12 | corralling | 3 | 1 |
| 13 | trolling | 2 | 0 |
| 14 | unrolling | 3 | 0 |
| 15 | tolling | 2 | 0 |
| 16 | colling | 2 | 0 |
| 17 | trollinger | 3 | 0 |
| 18 | countering | 3 | 0 |
| 19 | trilling | 2 | 0 |
| 20 | rollings | 2 | 0 |
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Term
Definitions: 8
Fragments: 1
Sound Alikes: 60
Spelled Like: 20
Words that Follow: 0
Words that Precede: 0
Statistically Associated: 0
Consonant Matches: 0
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📰 This Word in the News:
Maharashtra: Experts advise sugarcane farmers on controlling whip smut disease
May 12, 2026 ChiniMandi
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Asking Eric: Our brother’s controlling nature surrounding our elderly mother’s care is causing a rift
Feb 6, 2026 Anchorage Daily News
Feb 6, 2026 Anchorage Daily News
Billionaire comedian owner of The Weather Channel is buying controlling stake in BuzzFeed
May 12, 2026 Washington Times
May 12, 2026 Washington Times
Rep. Manning Applauds Controlling Board Approval for Multi-County Correctional Facility Improvements
May 8, 2026 Ohio House of Representatives (.gov)
May 8, 2026 Ohio House of Representatives (.gov)

