SEMIAUTOMATIC Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

Definition of semiautomatic

as in automated

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Recent Examples of semiautomatic

Adjective

When another passenger complained that their semiautomatic handgun was missing from their luggage after a June 28 flight, FBI officials tracked an Apple AirTag moving with the weapon, ultimately leading them to Overton, per the outlet. — Sean Neumann, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026 Aysha Bagchi The Supreme Court agreed Tuesday to review lawsuits challenging bans on AR-15s and other semiautomatic rifles in both Connecticut and Chicago's Cook County, Illinois. — Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 1 July 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 See All Example Sentences for semiautomatic

Recent Examples of Synonyms for semiautomatic

Adjective

Facing unpredictable tariffs, fleet disruptions, and intense competition, the company is entering a new era of reglobalization, where automated belt systems, edge robotics, and new trade patterns are rewriting the rules of global supply chains.

— Fortune Editors, Fortune, 15 July 2026
Companies must notify consumers when automated technology plays a role in a consequential decision.

— Stefani Langehennig, The Conversation, 9 July 2026

Definition of automated

Noun

But Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever, upon return from this week’s NATO summit in Turkey, discovered a pistol and live ammunition in his possession, courtesy of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

— Ellen Francis, Washington Post, 9 July 2026
Johnson was arrested by members of the Hartford Police Department on April 21 on charges of murder, conspiracy to commit murder, carrying a pistol without a permit and first-degree reckless endangerment.

— Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 8 July 2026

Definition of pistol

Adjective

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

Definition of automatic

Noun

Memphis police say National Guard troops fired their weapons in the early morning hours Sunday, killing a man who was armed with a handgun.

— Joel Rose, NPR, 5 July 2026
The lawsuit also challenges California’s decades-old handgun roster, which requires new handgun models to pass certain safety tests before they can be approved for retail sale.

— Gavin J. Quinton, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026

Definition of handgun

Adjective

Moist towels soothe necks, mist bottles spray short relief, hand fans flap in overdrive; motorized fans are held up to strangers at cafés, who have resorted to pouring water directly on their chests for cooling.

— Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 27 June 2026
Securing a current-generation Dyson stick vacuum bundled with two motorized cleaning heads and a specialized pet hair screw tool below the $300 line is an incredible find.

— Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 25 June 2026

Definition of motorized

Noun

The cartridge casings found inside Robinson’s home had been fired by the rifle found near campus, according to a US Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives report read in court.

— Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
Faumuina also testified that what was likely Robinson’s DNA was found on the rifle itself.

— N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 10 July 2026

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