AUTOMATICALLY Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

automatically

adverb

Definition of automatically

as in haphazardly

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Recent Examples of automatically On many Nissan vehicles, the maintenance reminders are not automatically programmed. — John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs and Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026 That’s the moment companies learn that productivity gains alone don’t automatically translate into business transformation. — Bryan Goode, Fortune, 26 Sep. 2026 The system checks the robot’s permissions before automatically unlocking the door. — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2026 Both festivals stressed that refunds will be processed automatically for those who had tickets. — Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 25 Sep. 2026 Festival tickets that were purchased outright will be refunded automatically. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2026 Those who purchased tickets will be refunded automatically, while those who acquired tickets through a donation will also be refunded. — Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 25 Sep. 2026 Rates automatically increase by 1% annually, eventually reaching 8%, CalSavers said. — Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026 If an employee wants clarity, it shouldn’t automatically be confused with hand-holding. — Jeff Leblanc, The Conversation, 25 Sep. 2026

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The regulatory system designed to protect farmworkers from pesticides is enforced haphazardly across California.

— Robert J. Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026
The original build haphazardly hid duct work and mechanical details behind varying heights of drywall.

— Matt Goulet, Architectural Digest, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of haphazardly

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In mid-1994, though, Diana found her moment and impulsively pulled the dress from her closet.

— Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 20 Sep. 2026
When Judy somewhat impulsively leads a pack of protesters inside the SF federal building, what follows will only spark further change.

— Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of impulsively

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Beyond biological and nuclear threats, AI companies face harsh organizational incentives to develop AI even faster and — experts say — more recklessly.

— Jared Perlo, NBC news, 19 Sep. 2026
Ferrari was charged with injuries to a police dog, recklessly endangering another person and inflicting injury to a domestic animal, the Westmoreland County District Attorney's Office said.

— Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026

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