semi-independent
adjective
semi-in·de·pen·dent
ˌse-mē-ˌin-də-ˈpen-dənt 
ˌse-ˌmī-,
-mi-
: partially independent
specifically
: semiautonomous
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Large integrated structures connect previously semi-independent parts of the system.
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Lawrence Rosenberg, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
The Energy Information Administration (EIA), a semi-independent agency under the purview of the Department of Energy, projected that as things stand now, gas prices will average out at $3.34 this year and $3.18 in 2027.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 22 Mar. 2026
Chassis-wise, the Integra features semi-independent front and rear independent suspension with some clever tuning throughout, namely in its adaptive dampers.
—Peter Nelson, Forbes.com, 19 Jan. 2026
More than a quarter are in private schools, thanks to school vouchers, and one in seven are in semi-independent charter schools.
—Alan J. Borsuk, jsonline.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Since 1887, when Congress created the Interstate Commerce Commission to regulate railroad rates, the government has had semi-independent boards and commissions led by a mix of Republicans and Democrats.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2026
Under such a scheme, an army separated into semi-independent corps led by senior commanders and equipped with varying numbers of infantry divisions, cavalry regiments, and their own field artillery.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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Lawrence Rosenberg, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
The Energy Information Administration (EIA), a semi-independent agency under the purview of the Department of Energy, projected that as things stand now, gas prices will average out at $3.34 this year and $3.18 in 2027.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 22 Mar. 2026
Chassis-wise, the Integra features semi-independent front and rear independent suspension with some clever tuning throughout, namely in its adaptive dampers.
—Peter Nelson, Forbes.com, 19 Jan. 2026
More than a quarter are in private schools, thanks to school vouchers, and one in seven are in semi-independent charter schools.
—Alan J. Borsuk, jsonline.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Since 1887, when Congress created the Interstate Commerce Commission to regulate railroad rates, the government has had semi-independent boards and commissions led by a mix of Republicans and Democrats.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2026
Under such a scheme, an army separated into semi-independent corps led by senior commanders and equipped with varying numbers of infantry divisions, cavalry regiments, and their own field artillery.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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“Semi-independent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/semi-independent. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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