semi-independent

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Recent Examples of semi-independent Chassis-wise, the Integra features semi-independent front and rear independent suspension with some clever tuning throughout, namely in its adaptive dampers. Peter Nelson, Forbes.com, 19 Jan. 2026 More than a quarter are in private schools, thanks to school vouchers, and one in seven are in semi-independent charter schools. Alan J. Borsuk, jsonline.com, 16 Jan. 2026 Since 1887, when Congress created the Interstate Commerce Commission to regulate railroad rates, the government has had semi-independent boards and commissions led by a mix of Republicans and Democrats. Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2026 Maddox, who was appointed to the court by President Joe Biden, emphasized the CPSC's role as a semi-independent body tasked with protecting consumers through recalls, litigation and safety regulations. Sonam Sheth gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 July 2025 Under such a scheme, an army separated into semi-independent corps led by senior commanders and equipped with varying numbers of infantry divisions, cavalry regiments, and their own field artillery. Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025 Ultimately, the water commission remained semi-independent under a compromise with county leaders and passed by the General Assembly. Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2025 Today, the young curators at PS1 — a semi-independent entity, with its own director and board — often turn up intriguing new talent from beyond the megagallery ecosystem. Rachel Corbett, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2025 To this point, that's meant tackling a lot — like restructuring the federal government, laying off workers, dismantling agencies and taking over boards of once semi-independent outfits. Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 21 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for semi-independent
Adjective
  • Real-time robot vision Driven by labor shortages, demand for autonomous vehicles and mobile robots is increasing across logistics and smart mobility sectors.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 24 Feb. 2026
  • Individuals are not autonomous decision makers but are inexorably linked.
    Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 24 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • As talented journalists go independent on Substack and YouTube and other legacy publications like The New York Times lean into personalization in nearly every element of their business, The Economist has resisted change.
    Max Tani, semafor.com, 23 Feb. 2026
  • With an independent test data set for release, the coming weeks may determine whether Donut Lab’s claims mark a genuine breakthrough or another chapter in the long and difficult quest to commercialize solid-state batteries.
    Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 23 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • Saudi Arabia must decide whether to respond militarily, engage diplomatically, or accept a semiautonomous south.
    Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2025
  • Charter schools receive taxpayer dollars but are run differently Charter schools are semiautonomous public schools, according to the Education Commission of the States.
    Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 28 Sep. 2025

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“Semi-independent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/semi-independent. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.

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