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as in autonomy
the ability to care for one's self
children are supposed to achieve some measure of independence by the time they are 18—so it's time for that 30-year-old to move out!
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as in sovereignty
the state of being free from the control or power of another
college freshmen often revel in their newfound independence
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Recent Examples of independence
One other country, South Sudan, opted not to accede to the treaty after gaining independence from Sudan in 2011, joining India, Israel and Pakistan as the world's only non-NPT states.
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Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 June 2025
The independence movement also faces serious domestic challenges.
—Morten Høi Jensen, The Dial, 19 June 2025
The mission of Helping Paws is to enhance the independence and quality of life for individuals with physical disabilities and veterans with PTSD through the use of assistance dogs, according to the organization.
—Kristi Belcamino, Mercury News, 18 June 2025
These treatments can help people maintain their independence longer and make the most of their lucid years.
—Jim Taylor, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2025
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Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 June 2025
The independence movement also faces serious domestic challenges.
—Morten Høi Jensen, The Dial, 19 June 2025
The mission of Helping Paws is to enhance the independence and quality of life for individuals with physical disabilities and veterans with PTSD through the use of assistance dogs, according to the organization.
—Kristi Belcamino, Mercury News, 18 June 2025
These treatments can help people maintain their independence longer and make the most of their lucid years.
—Jim Taylor, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for independence
Noun
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Acknowledging employee efforts and offering more autonomy.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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Yet polls show that most of the 23 million people who live in Taiwan, a self-governing democracy, favor the status quo of autonomy.—
Ann Scott Tyson,
Christian Science Monitor,
19 June 2025
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Smart investors are watching for clues: insider buying, activist stake-building, tighter segment disclosure, JV chatter, and the sudden alignment of political and industrial interests around domestic chip sovereignty.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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With the Self-Government Act of 2009, Greenlanders became a separate people under international law, acquiring internal autonomy under Danish sovereignty.—
Morten Høi Jensen,
The Dial,
19 June 2025
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The wisdom of one MVP — and the freedom granted by Sparks coach Michael Cooper — helped ignite the greatest rookie season in WNBA history.—
Anthony De Leon,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2025
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The freedom to pass on one’s beliefs to the next generation is a cornerstone of any truly pluralistic society.—
Jeffrey S. Trimbath,
Baltimore Sun,
29 June 2025
Noun
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This visit was very important signal for our partners that Kyiv, much more safety right now, and also very important signal that Great Britain stay together with Ukraine, support Ukraine -- support our country in the fight for our freedom, for our independency.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2022
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Yet the careful reader will appreciate the significance of the Puritan Cromwell’s independency.—
Barton Swaim,
WSJ,
27 Dec. 2021
Noun
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But a shift toward domestic self-sufficiency is a slow and difficult process due to challenges with quality assurance and large-scale manufacturing.—
Nahim Bin Zahur,
The Conversation,
17 June 2025
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Shamkhani sought out self-sufficiency in Iran’s military.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2025
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Field researchers thrive on a specific set of skills and attributes: resilience, self-reliance, creative problem-solving, and the ability to focus on the moment to decide what needs to be done.—
Sarah Boon
June 25,
Literary Hub,
25 June 2025
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Kouame emphasizes self-reliance, insisting that, backed by government investment in cultural endeavors, African companies can stand on their own feet, ensuring sustainable long-term growth.—
Essie Assibu,
Variety,
24 June 2025
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“Independence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/independence. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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