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autopilot

[aw-toh-pahy-luht] / ˈɔ toʊˌpaɪ lət /
NOUN
automatic pilot
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“Instead of eating something on autopilot, you turn it into a small ritual, and over time that awareness starts to shape your everyday choices too,” she explains.

From Salon • May 17, 2026

Employees who put all their work tasks on autopilot using AI tools are also in jeopardy of losing the critical-thinking skills that will make them valued assets in the new era of work.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 11, 2026

"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

They allow us to run on autopilot during routine tasks like brushing our teeth or driving along a familiar road, freeing up mental energy for other thoughts.

From Science Daily • Feb. 16, 2026

I take my pot of noodles over to the couch and eat on autopilot while we watch more footage.

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu




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