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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At first blush, the plan looked like a make-no-waves budget designed largely to keep state government on cruise control.
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
Use cruise control when possible to keep a constant speed.
—Sacbee.com, 10 Mar. 2026
Never use cruise control in winter weather.
—Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 10 Mar. 2026
There's also a time-lapse feature, subject tracking and cruise control.
—James Abbott, Space.com, 23 Feb. 2026
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
Use cruise control when possible to keep a constant speed.
—Sacbee.com, 10 Mar. 2026
Never use cruise control in winter weather.
—Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 10 Mar. 2026
There's also a time-lapse feature, subject tracking and cruise control.
—James Abbott, Space.com, 23 Feb. 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 23 Mar. 2026.
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