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Recent Examples of semiautomatic
Aldo Toledo, San Francisco Chronicle, 2 Mar. 2026
Walz also is calling for the Legislature to re-pass a ban on binary triggers, modifications for semiautomatic rifles that fire a shot when the trigger is pulled and again while released, greatly boosting the weapon’s rate of fire.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 24 Feb. 2026
Michael Ruiz , Greg Norman, FOXNews.com, 15 Dec. 2025
For those who prefer the hands-on experience of making their own espresso, a semiautomatic keeps you in control.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
The firearm was a 9mm semiautomatic pistol with a 30-round extended clip, police said.
—Aldo Toledo, San Francisco Chronicle, 2 Mar. 2026
Walz also is calling for the Legislature to re-pass a ban on binary triggers, modifications for semiautomatic rifles that fire a shot when the trigger is pulled and again while released, greatly boosting the weapon’s rate of fire.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 24 Feb. 2026
Noun
Dressed for the occasion — and very comfortable with a semiautomatic.
—Michael Ruiz , Greg Norman, FOXNews.com, 15 Dec. 2025
For those who prefer the hands-on experience of making their own espresso, a semiautomatic keeps you in control.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for semiautomatic
Adjective
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Entity Detection, for example, is an automated way to detect an issue or problem and then route the ticket to an agent based on skill level, workload capacity, and other factors.—
John Brandon,
PC Magazine,
6 Mar. 2026
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For months, callers to the Washington state Department of Licensing who have requested automated service in Spanish have instead heard an AI voice speaking English in a strong Spanish accent.—
Cedar Attanasio,
Fortune,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The gun, a Micro Draco pistol, was allegedly purchased at Clements' direction and was loaded with 17 rounds when police recovered it.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Surveillance video obtained by the Daily News shows a man exiting an SUV and approaching a white sedan with his pistol drawn.—
Roni Jacobson,
New York Daily News,
17 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The Aggies received an automatic bid to the tournament after beating San Diego State in the Mountain West Conference tournament.—
Tom Ignudo,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
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The Phoenix were the Horizon League regular-season champion and earned the conference’s automatic berth by beating Youngstown State for the league’s tournament championship.—
John Shipley,
Twin Cities,
16 Mar. 2026
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Police said Baima had robbed a BMO bank branch before running from officers and pointing what appeared to be a handgun at them.—
Daniel Hunt,
Sacbee.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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Investigators believe Cardenas fired several rounds from a handgun, hitting Dumas in the head.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Several Johnson County shopping centers restricted motorized bikes and scooters for people under 18-years-old, or banned them completely from use on their properties.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
5 Mar. 2026
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The third class provides motorized assistance while pedaling with a top speed of 28 mph.—
HANNAH RUHOFF,
Sacbee.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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He was heard yelling in an agitated manner, and officers saw Lindner with a revolver in his hand.—
Garrett Behanna,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
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The firearm found at the scene was later determined to be a gold lighter manufactured to appear as a revolver.—
Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Technological insights To study the fragile fossil without damaging it, the team used computerized microtomography (micro-CT scanning).—
Munis Raza,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Mar. 2026
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The tip came from the National Crime Information Center (NCIC), a computerized index of missing persons and criminal information that allows law enforcement agencies to exchange information.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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On Thursday, Ayman Ghazali waited in his car outside Temple Israel, near Detroit, for about two hours with a rifle, commercial grade fireworks and jugs of liquid believed to be gasoline, before crashing into the building full of dozens of children, according to authorities.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Mar. 2026
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Police shook out his clothing and found a single rifle casing.—
Mara H. Gottfried,
Twin Cities,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Semiautomatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/semiautomatic. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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