Definition of controllernext
as in regulator
a mechanism for adjusting the operation of a device, machine, or system the controllers for the video game system seem fairly well designed

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Recent Examples of controller Built around Netflix’s growing emphasis on interactive storytelling, Unhinged transforms the player’s phone into both a controller and a lifeline. Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 30 June 2026 Ground controllers at a military base just outside of Denver scramble to figure out what went wrong. Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 29 June 2026 The 5nm controller inside also improves efficiency by up to 49% over the 990 Pro, and the advanced thermal controls keep the SSD cool, ensuring performance remains stable and reliable. George Yang, PC Magazine, 29 June 2026 The nine-year-old clearly enjoys video games, as his mother shared a photo of a cake shaped as a PS5 controller on his birthday this year. Afia Asamoah, InStyle, 28 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for controller
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  • Pressure is building for standard definitions of stress, resilience and recovery speed, along with more clinical partnerships as regulators pay closer attention.
    Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 3 July 2026
  • But top bankers and regulators also recognize that Europe is lagging in AI investment and the development of frontier companies driving breakthroughs.
    Hugh Leask, CNBC, 3 July 2026
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  • Steer clear of puddles - Driving into puddles or low areas of rainwater can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control.
    KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026
  • With Australia closing in on a winner in regulation with its young attack, Egypt settled in over the final 20 minutes or so to regain control of possession and find the more consistent threats on goal.
    Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 July 2026

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“Controller.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/controller. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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