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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From there, the Longhorns were in cruise control mode.
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David Eckert, Austin American Statesman, 22 Feb. 2026
Never use cruise control in winter weather.
—Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 17 Feb. 2026
As far as rider aids are concerned, throttle-by-wire, cruise control, ABS, and rear-cylinder deactivation are included as standard – nothing that stands out here.
—New Atlas, 6 Feb. 2026
Nissan decked out every Sentra with a slew of safety features, starting with standard intelligent cruise control.
—Kristin Shaw, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
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David Eckert, Austin American Statesman, 22 Feb. 2026
Never use cruise control in winter weather.
—Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 17 Feb. 2026
As far as rider aids are concerned, throttle-by-wire, cruise control, ABS, and rear-cylinder deactivation are included as standard – nothing that stands out here.
—New Atlas, 6 Feb. 2026
Nissan decked out every Sentra with a slew of safety features, starting with standard intelligent cruise control.
—Kristin Shaw, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 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 1 Mar. 2026.
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