cruise control
noun
1
: an electronic device in a vehicle that controls the throttle so as to maintain a constant speed
2
: a relaxed and seemingly automatic pace that is easily maintained
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This may be the ultimate road trip on cruise control.
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Tariq Malik, Space.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Never use cruise control in winter weather.
—Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 1 Apr. 2026
The tone-setting sequence put Cabrera into cruise control, getting a mix of whiffs and soft contact to limit the Angels to just one hit in six shutout innings en route to a 7-2 Cubs victory.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
Other steps like keeping tires inflated, using A/C sparingly as needed, using cruise control, avoiding long idling, and servicing your vehicle regularly can also significantly help save fuel, GasBuddy recommends.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
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Tariq Malik, Space.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Never use cruise control in winter weather.
—Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 1 Apr. 2026
The tone-setting sequence put Cabrera into cruise control, getting a mix of whiffs and soft contact to limit the Angels to just one hit in six shutout innings en route to a 7-2 Cubs victory.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
Other steps like keeping tires inflated, using A/C sparingly as needed, using cruise control, avoiding long idling, and servicing your vehicle regularly can also significantly help save fuel, GasBuddy recommends.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
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“Cruise control.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cruise%20control. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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