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control

[kuhn-trohl] / kənˈtroʊl /






Usage

What are other ways to say control? Control is either power or influence applied to the complete and successful direction or manipulation of persons or things: to be in control of a project. Authority is a power or right, usually because of rank or office, to issue commands and to punish for violations: to have authority over subordinates. Influence is a personal and unofficial power derived from deference of others to one's character, ability, or station; it may be exerted unconsciously or may operate through persuasion: to have influence over one's friends.

Example Sentences

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“We need to move at some point to control the indirect effects,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

"It was sad. But there was nothing I could have done differently. It wasn't something I could control," the forward has said.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Welcome back to Don’t Short Yourself, where we cut through the noise and share practical ways to help you take control of your money.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

Canadian astronaut Jenni Gibbons was at the heart of NASA's control room in Houston on Monday, supporting her Artemis II crewmates remotely during their flight around the Moon.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

“Remember, when you feel like things are spiraling out of control, breathe in, hold for five seconds, and then out.”

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam