- present participle of control.
controlling
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
For decades, much of the research into ice age climate changes has concentrated on the Southern Ocean because of its important role in controlling atmospheric carbon dioxide.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 28, 2026
“This really is still about trying to control a platform without controlling the OS,” said Greengart.
From Slate ● Oct. 28, 2026
That was the part that took a bit of trial and error, with the team going through 64 players, five coaches, three general managers/sporting directors and two controlling ownership groups since its founding.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 27, 2026
Meanwhile on the Calf of Man, controlling rats - referred to locally as "longtails" to avoid bad luck - has helped the Manx shearwater recover to about 1,500 breeding pairs.
From BBC ● Oct. 25, 2026
Hazel felt exhausted from her run through the maze while controlling the Mist, but she needed to pull off one more trick.
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
Vocabulary lists containing controlling
List 1
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Common Core Grade 6, List 2
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Random Word
Spin the wheel and learn a new word!
Get a word