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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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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
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
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
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Adjective
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
Noun
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for automatic
Adjective
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Driving through deep water can also negatively affect a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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This is due to inevitable issues relating to mechanical faults, maintenance fatigue, and, of course, human error.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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In the coming years, security professionals working in extreme environments should benefit from semi-automated workflows optimized to reduce fatigue and provide teams the freedom to focus on more complex aspects of their roles.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Nov. 2025
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Semi-automated technology can now decide in moments whether a player has strayed offside.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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Another video proliferated across social media showed an RSF gunman shooting an unarmed man in civilian clothing with a machine gun dozens of times point-blank, causing his body to partially disintegrate.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
30 Oct. 2025
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This includes the engine’s cylinder heads, valves, pistons, fuel system pipes, machine gun components, fuselage, the wings and the cockpit panel pieces, according to the BBC.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The project aims to enable drones to operate in smoke, dust, and darkness where traditional cameras and light sensors fail—advancing resilient robotic perception for search, rescue, and hazardous environment missions.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Nov. 2025
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Think of these robotic vacuums as your very own Rosey from The Jetsons.—
Kelsey Mulvey,
Southern Living,
31 Oct. 2025
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On May 7, 2014, the informant made an undercover purchase of an assault rifle from Farzam at the hotelier’s Brentwood home, the investigation reports show.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
2 Nov. 2025
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Inside the vehicle, officers discovered the assault rifle, ammunition, gloves, a black ski mask and about $1,100 in cash, the documents said.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
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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Elam has been researching the Pusser case for decades, and has provided information to the TBI, including a 2023 lead on a carbine that may have belonged to Pusser.—
Keith Sharon,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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Hale’s firearms included an AR-15 pistol, a semi-automatic AR pistol, a semi-automatic carbine rifle and a semi-automatic pistol.—
John Miller,
CNN Money,
2 Apr. 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 8 Nov. 2025.
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