SELF-REGULATING Synonyms: 18 Similar and Opposite Words

self-regulating

adjective

ˌself-ˈre-gyə-ˌlā-tiŋ

Definition of self-regulating

as in automated

designed to replace or decrease human labor and especially physical labor a self-regulating thermostat runs the home's heating and cooling system

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Collection can be local, but automated sorting, preprocessing and chemical recycling facilities may require material from several countries to operate at an efficient scale.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 28 Aug. 2026
The same flat, automated woman’s voice that announced the beginning of the call now announces its end.

— Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of automated

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While most of the vandals ripping down automatic license plate readers prefer to go incognito, an Albuquerque character named Jevon Martinez isn’t afraid to show his face.

— Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 3 Sep. 2026
Shohei Ohtani struck out four consecutive times for the first time this season, including in the 10th with an automatic runner at third.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026

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