AUTOMATED Synonyms: 18 Similar and Opposite Words

automated

adjective

ˈȯ-tə-ˌmā-təd

as in automatic

designed to replace or decrease human labor and especially physical labor an automated facility in which you can get your car washed without having encountered a single human being

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Recent Examples of automated Smart switches, automated zones, and apps can ensure that homeowners can schedule lights to dim or turn off, rather than relying on memory. —

Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2026 This suggests companies are working to balance efficiency with customer experience as ordering becomes more automated. —

Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026 Starting on June 15, 2026, sites using back button hijacking could be hit with either automated or manual anti-spam actions. —

ArsTechnica, 14 Apr. 2026 The introduction of semi-automated technology has not made much difference, as there is still a protocol to follow that can take longer than the goal celebrations and spark doubt in the stands. —

Graham Scott, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for automated

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Yale will be trying for its first title since the Ivy League started playing a postseason tournament in 2023, and the NCAA Tournament automatic bid that goes to the champion.

— Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 17 May 2026
President Pablo Longoria, sporting director Mehdi Benatia and head coach Roberto De Zerbi were portrayed as working in lockstep, and De Zerbi’s first season at the helm had concluded with Marseille securing automatic Champions League qualification for only the third time since 2013.

— Tom Williams, New York Times, 17 May 2026