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Recent Examples of semiautomatic
Nate Raymond, USA Today, 18 May 2025
The law was amended again in 2019 to further restrict the sale of semiautomatic rifles to people under 21, also with some exceptions.
—Christian Martinez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025
Nowhere is that more evident than at the 240,000-square-foot factory in central Italy of Benelli Armi, a Beretta subsidiary that makes semiautomatic shotguns.
—Giacomo Tognini, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Three sixth-grade students were detained this week after one of them was found to have a semiautomatic handgun and ammunition in his or her backpack at Vista View Middle School in Fountain Valley, authorities said.
—Nathaniel Percy, Oc Register, 14 May 2025
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In moving to prevent the sale of such devices, the Biden administration cited the frequency at which AR-15-style semiautomatic firearms have been used in mass shootings nationwide.
—Nate Raymond, USA Today, 18 May 2025
The law was amended again in 2019 to further restrict the sale of semiautomatic rifles to people under 21, also with some exceptions.
—Christian Martinez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025
Nowhere is that more evident than at the 240,000-square-foot factory in central Italy of Benelli Armi, a Beretta subsidiary that makes semiautomatic shotguns.
—Giacomo Tognini, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Three sixth-grade students were detained this week after one of them was found to have a semiautomatic handgun and ammunition in his or her backpack at Vista View Middle School in Fountain Valley, authorities said.
—Nathaniel Percy, Oc Register, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for semiautomatic
Adjective
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State law now largely allows automated speed cameras around parks and schools but not on DuSable Lake Shore Drive.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 2025
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With users’ permission, the system pulls from past emails to see how a user writes and suggests automated responses that reflect that person’s tone and style.—
Tripp Mickle,
New York Times,
20 May 2025
Noun
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Williams was charged with murder, first degree manslaughter, criminal possession of a firearm, criminal possession of ammunition, and carrying a pistol without a permit.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
6 June 2025
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As the argument intensified in the parking lot, the manager’s brother pulled out a pistol and shot the worker several times in the arm and chest, authorities said.—
Mike Stunson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 June 2025
Adjective
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Whisker Litter-Robot 4: $699 (Litter Robot) The Whisker Litter-Robot 4 is an automatic litter box known for its sleek design, quiet operation and strong odor control with its sealed waste drawer and carbon filter.—
Jené Luciani Sena
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FOXNews.com,
18 June 2025
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Earlier this month, men’s and women’s basketball added a coaches challenge and removed automatic replays for out-of-bounds calls in the final two minutes for the sake of game flow.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
Noun
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Associated Press photos from a 2019 operation that resulted in 680 arrests at several Mississippi chicken processing plants showed agents wore handguns and tactical vests, but did not wear masks, carry rifles nor arrive in armored vehicles.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 June 2025
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O’Neill Burke pledged during her campaign to seek pretrial detention for anyone caught with an assault weapon, and that includes handguns with contraptions converting them to automatic firearms.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
Adjective
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Jack’s wardrobe, mostly tailored by Savile Row’s Bernard Weatherill, hung on a motorized carousel with a control panel: Jack could use the directional arrows to browse . . .—
Dan Piepenbring,
Harpers Magazine,
29 Apr. 2025
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The motorized spindle is the brain of the shade and is available with different wireless technologies, including your choice of HomeKit over Thread (for an extra $79.99), Matter over Thread ($94.99), Z-Wave Plus ($59.90), or Zigbee ($29.99).—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
25 May 2025
Noun
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Machine guns and pump action guns are banned, while the ownership of revolvers, pistols and semi-automatic weapons are allowed only with official authorization.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
11 June 2025
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Machine guns and pump action guns are banned, but the ownership of revolvers, pistols and even semi-automatic weapons is allowed as long as applicants go through a permitting and licensing process.—
Rob Schmitz,
NPR,
10 June 2025
Noun
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In Boelter's vehicle, still parked in the driveway, officers discover five more firearms, including assault-style rifles and a large quantity of ammunition, Thompson said.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
17 June 2025
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Women weren’t supposed to be powerless anymore, exactly; Katherine owned a rifle and showed her kids how to use a shotgun.—
Alexis Okeowo,
New Yorker,
16 June 2025
Adjective
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From Fingerlings to Founding A Healthcare Brand Fingerlings, released in 2017 by toy manufacturer WowWee, are small robotic figures, originally styled to resemble monkeys tiny enough to wrap their arms around a finger.—
Joan Verdon,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Rather than relying on harnesses or wearables, which many seniors find cumbersome or stigmatizing, E-BAR operates as a set of robotic handlebars that follow users from behind.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
7 June 2025
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“Semiautomatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/semiautomatic. Accessed 23 Jun. 2025.
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