cruise control
noun
1
: an electronic device in a vehicle that controls the throttle so as to maintain a constant speed
2
: a relaxed and seemingly automatic pace that is easily maintained
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There’s also cruise control that can be set between 30 and 80 mph (50 and 130 km/h).
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Utkarsh Sood
june 13, New Atlas, 13 June 2026
But his cruise control sometimes sounds like autopilot.
—Kiana Mickles, Pitchfork, 12 June 2026
It's got plenty of safety features, too, including a strong braking system, bright LED headlights, and cruise control.
—George Yang, PC Magazine, 11 June 2026
The result was never in doubt, as Cohasset went into cruise control with a running clock in the second half.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 9 June 2026
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Utkarsh Sood
june 13, New Atlas, 13 June 2026
But his cruise control sometimes sounds like autopilot.
—Kiana Mickles, Pitchfork, 12 June 2026
It's got plenty of safety features, too, including a strong braking system, bright LED headlights, and cruise control.
—George Yang, PC Magazine, 11 June 2026
The result was never in doubt, as Cohasset went into cruise control with a running clock in the second half.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 9 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for cruise control
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“Cruise control.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cruise%20control. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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