autonomous

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

In such circumstances, describing the decision as fully autonomous risks overstating the freedom involved.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Much of the new spending will go toward more missiles, autonomous battle systems, and counter-drone technology.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Besides a long-awaited sports car, Tesla will “really” only make autonomous vehicles over the long run, Musk said in January.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

The Defense Department “is committed to scaling cost-effective autonomous solutions for the joint force and Lucas continues to be a prime example,” the spokesman said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Societies with effective conflict resolution, sound decision making, and harmonious economic redistribution can develop better technology, concentrate their military power, seize larger and more productive territories, and crush autonomous smaller societies one by one.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond