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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
Decolonization and the restoration of our independence are not optional.
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Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 28 Jan. 2026
Iowa Capital Dispatch maintains editorial independence.
—Clark Kauffman, Des Moines Register, 28 Jan. 2026
Oklahoma Voice maintains editorial independence.
—Barbara Hoberock, Oklahoman, 28 Jan. 2026
The Justice Department has also been investigating Powell, a move that’s raising concerns about the Fed’s independence.
—Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for independence
Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 28 Jan. 2026
Iowa Capital Dispatch maintains editorial independence.
—Clark Kauffman, Des Moines Register, 28 Jan. 2026
Oklahoma Voice maintains editorial independence.
—Barbara Hoberock, Oklahoman, 28 Jan. 2026
The Justice Department has also been investigating Powell, a move that’s raising concerns about the Fed’s independence.
—Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for independence
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True autonomy demands a fundamentally different approach — a unified system that perceives, decides, and acts with the entire body at once.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Jan. 2026
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Gains have largely reflect optimism about its opportunities in autonomy and energy storage.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
28 Jan. 2026
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The issue of digital sovereignty and the ability of nations to control the deployment of technology across borders was a hot topic, with leaders warning that divergent rules and governance models risk stalling innovation and stifling growth.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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In both instances, Copenhagen and the Greenlandic government in its capital Nuuk responded by expressing openness to further collaboration, stressing the importance of sovereignty and dispatching a high-level delegation for talks in Washington.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
23 Jan. 2026
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There’s a version of this story that is easy and uplifting, where the hawk symbolizes freedom and saves Helen’s life and everyone lives happily ever after.—
Adam Graham,
Boston Herald,
24 Jan. 2026
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But power Android users don’t want their freedom to run their own phones their own way to be curtailed.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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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
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Chinese chipmakers go public as self-sufficiency push expands Chinese AI chipmaker Moore Threads tripled its revenue in 2025, estimates show, as Beijing accelerates its push for technological self-sufficiency.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Moreover, Harry, like Brooklyn, wanted to establish his own identity and path to financial self-sufficiency.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
21 Jan. 2026
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This feature turns a power station into a self-reliance tool, especially valuable for families traveling with kids, older drivers or anyone venturing beyond city limits.—
Ascend Agency,
New York Daily News,
5 Jan. 2026
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Chinese chipmakers have rushed to the IPO market, raising funds that are key to the nation’s goal of technological self-reliance and winning the global race on artificial intelligence.—
Bloomberg,
Fortune,
31 Dec. 2025
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“Independence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/independence. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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