as in automated
designed to replace or decrease human labor and especially physical labor a self-regulating thermostat runs the home's heating and cooling system

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Adjective
  • Crea provides intuitive tools, automated optimization, and a wide range of working modes to balance maximum quality with maximum speed.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 25 Sep. 2025
  • As workplaces become more automated, employers are placing a lot of value on those interpersonal skills that humans can still master far better than any AI programs, according to Amazon Web Services CEO Matt Garman.
    Ashton Jackson, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2025
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  • How teams stack up in the race for automatic bids, first-round byes and staying on the right side of the bubble.
    Austin Mock, New York Times, 5 Oct. 2025
  • De’Longhi Magnifica Evo Small and simple, the Magnifica is an automatic machine that can brew seven drinks, including espressos, cappuccinos, lattes, macchiatos, and iced coffee.
    Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Oct. 2025
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“Self-regulating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-regulating. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.

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