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adjective

Definition of semiautomaticnext
as in automated

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semiautomatic

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noun

as in pistol

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Recent Examples of semiautomatic
Adjective
Prosecutors say one of the weapons used in the shooting was a semiautomatic firearm modified to function as a machine gun. — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 26 Aug. 2026 While the lawsuit filed this week deals with bans on popular handguns, a pair of lawsuits dealing with bans on some semiautomatic rifles is set to be heard by the Supreme Court in its upcoming term. — Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 14 Aug. 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
  1. automated
  2. pistol
  3. automatic
  4. handgun
  5. motorized
  6. revolver
  7. computerized
  8. rifle
Adjective
  • Matt Wansley, a law professor at Cardozo focusing on AI and automated driving regulation, says being cryptic about how autonomous its vehicles actually are is part of Tesla’s usual playbook.
    — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Smart greetings and adaptive call routing make every caller feel important, and automated call summaries and action items make follow-ups a breeze.
    — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of automated
Noun
  • The victim said the assailant then struck his companion in the forehead with the pistol, stole his wallet and ran.
    — Rafael Escalera Montoto, Arkansas Online, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Passengers in the vehicle said that McConnell had acquired a Glock pistol before leaving the party, Russell wrote.
    — Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of pistol
Adjective
  • What’s more, Hall has received a significant salary increase, one which better reflects his status as an automatic starter.
    — Chris Waugh, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • An automatic tensioner also removes the need to adjust it before each outing.
    — Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of automatic
Noun
  • Agents also seized a semiautomatic handgun and $11,800 in cash, the outlet reported.
    — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Prosecutors alleged in the criminal complaint that Douglas used a 9mm handgun to kill Craig.
    — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of handgun
Adjective
  • Despite the challenges presented by motorized transport, the early Teamsters did not fight the innovation.
    — Mark Dalton, Oc Register, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Boothbay, Maine Three Flags, a 2021 contemporary shingle-style home on Midcoast Maine’s Linekin Bay, has a waterfront porch for dining and lounging, with a wood-burning fireplace and motorized screens.
    — The Week US, TheWeek, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of motorized
Noun
  • His right hand, wrapped in a handkerchief and appearing as though injured, held a revolver.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026
  • And the coolest part – its screwdriver bit holder looks like a mini revolver.
    — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of revolver
Adjective
  • But the very act of putting on a wearable—of willingly adorning oneself with a tiny computerized narc—is an act of surrender.
    — Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Under Goldstein, Maryland was the first state to move to a computerized tax collection and processing system, according to the Maryland State Archives.
    — Bryan P. Sears, Baltimore Sun, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of computerized
Noun
  • Bum-seok, Sung-ae, and Sung-ki do find a shambolic Hawksian unity, after a fashion; Sung-ae, in particular, has only to step out of a car with a military-grade rifle to elicit spontaneous applause.
    — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Corle managed to get partly turned and jammed the rifle into the sow’s thick brown fur.
    — Jan Thacker, Outdoor Life, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of rifle

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“Semiautomatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/semiautomatic. Accessed 18 Sep. 2026.

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