Controlled
Controlled adjective - Restrained or managed or kept within certain bounds.
Distinct and controlled are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Distinct" instead an adjective "Controlled".
Distinct
Distinct adjective - Being not of the same kind.
Controlled and distinct are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Controlled" instead an adjective "Distinct".
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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They are distinct from other bosses, in that they are autonomous, not controlled by Eggman/EggRobo.
Source: Mini-Boss aka: Mid Boss -
The People's Liberation Army is controlled by the Chinese Communist Party, which controls but is distinct from the government of China.
Source: State Sec -
In Killer7, the player-controlled character actually has seven distinct personalities, with their own looks, special abilities, everything.
Source: Split Personality
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