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
  • As geopolitical competition intensifies and adversaries rapidly scale autonomous systems of their own, autonomy increasingly becomes a national security imperative.
    Tim Burns, Fortune, 9 June 2026
  • Such a drone boat is supposedly capable of continuous, autonomous loiter operations in which the Corsair maintains its position while autonomously regulating power consumption and only engaging its engine when needed, according to a Saronic blog post.
    Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 9 June 2026
Adjective
  • Production was structured along radically independent lines.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 June 2026
  • Aside from best film, Sivaci won best director while Erdener shared best actress prize with Italian actress Greta Scarano for her performance in social romcom Piccolo Miracolo, as a fiercely independent blind woman who finds love in an unaccepted place.
    Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 14 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 15 Jun. 2026.

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