autopilot
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of autopilot
Example Sentences
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"When I look back now and realise how severe things were, I think at the time I was on autopilot," she said.
From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026
The research, published in Psychology & Health, found that about two thirds of daily behaviors begin automatically, essentially running on "autopilot" because they have become routine.
From Science Daily • Mar. 6, 2026
The scrutiny over Tesla’s autopilot and Full Self-Drive features comes as Musk tries to prove that his self-driving robotaxis are safe and effective.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 17, 2025
Target-date funds are permanent autopilot portfolios that neutralize self-destructive investing behavior.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 5, 2025
The autopilot had just landed the ship in the field to the west of the white house.
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
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