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as in mechanical
done instantly and without conscious thought or decision
Carl's automatic use of the brakes narrowly averted a collision
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2
as in automated
designed to replace or decrease human labor and especially physical labor
liked the ease of an automatic floor cleaner
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as in machine gun
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Recent Examples of automatic
New Atlas, 13 Oct. 2024
For Prime Day there are a couple De’Longhi Magnifica models, the brand’s entry-level super automatics, on big sales.
—Noah Kaufman, Bon Appétit, 17 July 2024
Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2025
Richard Nixon adds bowling lane (1973) Two automatic bowling lanes were first installed in the White House during the administration of President Harry Truman.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
In the car world, automatics are practical and simple for the majority of commuting drivers, but enthusiasts often prefer the extra control and involvement of a clutch and a stick-shift.
—New Atlas, 13 Oct. 2024
For Prime Day there are a couple De’Longhi Magnifica models, the brand’s entry-level super automatics, on big sales.
—Noah Kaufman, Bon Appétit, 17 July 2024
Noun
Released in 2024, this six-figure stunner features a levitating flying tourbillon that allows the wearer to alternate between automatic and manual modes.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2025
Richard Nixon adds bowling lane (1973) Two automatic bowling lanes were first installed in the White House during the administration of President Harry Truman.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for automatic
Adjective
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The second, Lisa Pisano, received a mechanical heart pump in addition to the pig kidney in April 2024.—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
27 Oct. 2025
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That lighter frame allowed smaller motors and more compact batteries, creating cascading cost reductions throughout the mechanical system.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The site is supported by the nonprofit Wikimedia Foundation, which employs automated bots and human moderators to prevent vandalism, resolve disputes, and ensure content follows a core set of policies, like maintaining a neutral point of view and providing verifiable sources for information.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
28 Oct. 2025
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The platform is now used by marketers, agencies, and growing businesses that need reliable, automated communication.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Barrow fired a machine gun at the prison to distract from the running fugitives.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Oct. 2025
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X-ray studies show the spray comes in rapid pulses, like a tiny machine gun, generated by a passive valve-and-membrane system that cycles pressure safely without cooking the beetle itself.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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These tests demonstrate reliable, multifunctional soft robotic performance integrating motion, grabbing, and adaptive optical control.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Oct. 2025
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Although all three videos include audio, none of it quite syncs up with what’s on-screen, and ChatGPT’s robotic narration is particularly jarring.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
25 Oct. 2025
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One casing is a 9mm caliber, likely a pistol, or a machine pistol or a submachine gun, Weir said.—
Mohammad Al Sawalhi,
CNN,
26 June 2024
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Prosecutors said police found two weapons in the getaway car when the men were detained on a highway about 50 kilometers (30 miles) outside Amsterdam, a Heckler and Koch machine pistol and, in a Louis Vuitton bag, a blank-firing pistol that had been modified to take 9-millimeter rounds.—
MIKE CORDER,
ajc,
18 Oct. 2021
Adjective
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But largely absent from the show was a pain management disorder – reflex neurovascular dystrophy, also known as complex regional pain syndrome – that Sioux has dealt with for much of her life.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
30 Oct. 2025
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In each case, there's a recognition that some players might want to explore a game's world—to experience the characters, art, and dialogue that the developers worked so hard to craft—without struggling through mechanical reflex tests or grindy, repetitive challenges.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The 38-year-old Berkeley man was charged with possessing an assault rifle allegedly found at his apartment, and with unlawful firearm activity.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
27 Oct. 2025
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Police later found Cagle’s Chevy flatbed pickup outside the terminal and located an AR-15 assault rifle in the back seat with 27 rounds of ammunition.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
21 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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These mutations can be spontaneous, but the paternal age of a sperm donor can also be a factor.—
Chelsea Bailey,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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The piece signals transformation, but the spontaneous laugh turns luxury into connection; by the red-gown reveal, the necklace reads less like a trophy and more like a charm that’s worked.—
Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Automatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/automatic. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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