semi-independent

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Recent Examples of semi-independent Large integrated structures connect previously semi-independent parts of the system. Lawrence Rosenberg, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026 The Energy Information Administration (EIA), a semi-independent agency under the purview of the Department of Energy, projected that as things stand now, gas prices will average out at $3.34 this year and $3.18 in 2027. Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 22 Mar. 2026 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for semi-independent
Adjective
  • The robot is designed for 24/7 operation, with autonomous charging and hot-swappable dual batteries minimizing downtime.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 23 June 2026
  • In the federal filing, Waymo says the autonomous vehicle may enter and drive at speed in freeway construction zones because the software may fail to recognize the zone or may prioritize avoiding other freeway hazards.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 June 2026
Adjective
  • Take control of your money with CNBC Select CNBC Select is editorially independent and may earn a commission from affiliate partners on links.
    Amy Morin, CNBC, 21 June 2026
  • Seven filed as nonpartisan and no one filed as a Democrat, independent or left the line blank.
    Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 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 Jun. 2026.

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