Question: Sentence 1: The timing and control of his movements were unimpaired.
Sentence 2: He had lost control of his sphincters.
Does control mean the same thing in these two sentences?
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Answer: the same meaning

Question: Sentence 1: As there was a lot of damage, we chose the heavy roller to flatten the pitch.
Sentence 2: Flatten your stomach with these exercises.
Does flatten mean the same thing in these two sentences?
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Answer: the same meaning

Question: Sentence 1: You're going to have to pull harder to get that cork out of the bottle.
Sentence 2: The athlete pulled a tendon in the competition.
Does pull mean the same thing in these two sentences?
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Answer:
different meanings