SELF-REGULATING Synonyms: 18 Similar and Opposite Words

self-regulating

adjective

ˌself-ˈre-gyə-ˌlā-tiŋ

Definition of self-regulating

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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Founded in 2016 and led by Chief Executive Officer Cao Xudong, a former researcher at Microsoft Research Asia, the company develops autonomous driving software such as emergency assistance, combined driver assistance and highly automated driving.

— Jenny Lee, CNBC, 8 July 2026
Six months of use by the author suggests that companies should benefit when users adapt their work styles and the organization defines clear objectives, uses robust context management, and builds automated pipelines.

— Jason Andersen, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

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Bluetooth speakers, automatic curtains, and an in-room iPad for the very good Four Seasons app (also available on your phone) would make great enhancements.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2026
The Gamblers advanced after one of their riders appeared to touch the bull with his free hand — an automatic disqualification under PBR rules — but no foul was called.

— Latif Love July 9, Kansas City Star, 9 July 2026

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