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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
But the precedent cited in last week's merger approval points to a very different case involving NBC and GE, one in which an ombudsman was used to protect NBC's editorial independence from interference by its new owner.
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Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 28 July 2025
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is under pressure after signing a bill that would strip independence from anti-corruption agencies, drawing widespread protests for the first time since the Russian invasion in 2022 — before appearing to backtrack on the law Thursday.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 28 July 2025
These students are often more interested in practical skills and financial independence than academic prestige and may be less likely to be drawn into the VC echo chamber and more likely to value control and growth.
—Dileep Rao, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
One of its most disastrous legacies of the Partition is the dispute over the former princely state of Jammu and Kashmir, which erupted into a war between India and Pakistan soon after independence and left Kashmir divided between the two countries after a ceasefire.
—Sam Dalrymple, Time, 14 July 2025
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Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 28 July 2025
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is under pressure after signing a bill that would strip independence from anti-corruption agencies, drawing widespread protests for the first time since the Russian invasion in 2022 — before appearing to backtrack on the law Thursday.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 28 July 2025
These students are often more interested in practical skills and financial independence than academic prestige and may be less likely to be drawn into the VC echo chamber and more likely to value control and growth.
—Dileep Rao, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
One of its most disastrous legacies of the Partition is the dispute over the former princely state of Jammu and Kashmir, which erupted into a war between India and Pakistan soon after independence and left Kashmir divided between the two countries after a ceasefire.
—Sam Dalrymple, Time, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for independence
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Even so, ever since Trump took office for a second time and started to consolidate his control over the entire federal government—including supposedly independent agencies—the autonomy of the Fed has again been called into question.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
28 July 2025
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Instead, managers should empower teams with clear goals, autonomy and accountability.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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With strong regulatory foresight and a commitment to digital sovereignty, the region is turning trust and transparency into competitive advantages.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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The East Asian neighbors have two ongoing disputes in the East China Sea: one over the sovereignty of the uninhabited Senkaku island group—administered by Tokyo but claimed by Beijing as the Diaoyu Islands—and the other over energy exploration in the region.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
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This is suitable for gamers who want the freedom of a wireless connection but with the agility of a USB connection.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Throughout his directing career, Eastwood has translated his belief in personal responsibility and personal freedom—an ideal of independence—into art.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
23 July 2025
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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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That change may leave many disabled individuals without the necessary time to achieve self-sufficiency.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
10 July 2025
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During a recent interview with Bustle magazine, Hudson opened about the importance of teaching her kids self-sufficiency.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
6 July 2025
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President Xi Jinping has called for greater self-reliance in the face of increasing external uncertainty.—
Peter Catterall,
Fortune,
16 July 2025
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Sarah’s sense of ingenuity and self-reliance was hard won.—
Jessica Pishko,
New Yorker,
15 July 2025
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“Independence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/independence. Accessed 1 Aug. 2025.
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