self-censorship

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Recent Examples of self-censorship But Carey said that’s not true elsewhere in academia where in a recent survey, more than half of faculty reported some form of self-censorship. Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 6 May 2025 The administration’s approach to science policy has raised concerns about undermining scientific integrity, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, and about potential censorship and self-censorship among scientists. A.j. Russo, Baltimore Sun, 17 Apr. 2025 But there is a fine line between discretion and self-censorship. Julia Angwin, New Yorker, 12 Apr. 2025 This type of self-censorship is common on Indian streaming platforms who hope to preemptively avoid potential backlash or government scrutiny. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for self-censorship
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-censorship
Noun
  • Molineaux’s passion for self-discipline and mental resilience is central to his philosophy.
    Reem Amro, FOXNews.com, 28 June 2025
  • In Aries, a Fire sign that thrives on taking the lead, we’re called to channel our energy into personal goals and self-discipline.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 21 June 2025
Noun
  • Decades of repression, economic mismanagement and growing legitimacy crises have left the regime weakened at home.
    Pegah Banihashemi, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2025
  • Human rights groups have also warned that near-total internet blackouts across Iran can be used as a tool of repression, blocking the population from sharing information with the outside world.
    Chantal Da Silva, NBC news, 25 June 2025
Noun
  • Firefighters are engaged in aggressive suppression efforts, supported by multiple aircraft and ground resources.
    CA WILDFIRE BOT, Sacbee.com, 29 June 2025
  • In states that have money for fire suppression readily available, contractors may be more confident that they’ll be paid on time.
    Sarah Cutler June 28, Idaho Statesman, 28 June 2025
Noun
  • The Chariot is a card of forward motion, confidence, and victory through sheer willpower.
    Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 July 2025
  • The combine is their final opportunity to display their speed, power, strength, agility, willpower and professionalism to prospective employers before the 2025 NHL Draft.
    Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 31 May 2025
Noun
  • Because as our founders knew so well, human nature recoils all too often at the inconveniences and frustrations of self-government.
    The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 6 July 2025
  • Religious freedom and freedom of speech make up the engine of self-government and form a bulwark against tyranny.
    Kristen Waggoner, National Review, 5 July 2025
Noun
  • None of this craft mastery should come as too much of a surprise.
    Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025
  • The Caesar’s Superdome in New Orleans transformed into a temple of soulful celebration as the ESSENCE Festival of Culture’s nightly concert series delivered an unforgettable evening of musical mastery.
    Skylar Mitchell, Essence, 6 July 2025
Noun
  • But the biblical term for self-denial – inui – has another meaning.
    Rabbi Avi Weiss, Sun Sentinel, 7 Oct. 2024
  • The Ford Focus Electric, with its appealing, Euro-hatchback lines, lacks the frumpy feel of self-denial often associated with electric cars.
    IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 28 Mar. 2012
Noun
  • Saturn, on the other hand, is the planet of boundaries, structure and self-mastery.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 21 June 2025
  • The Ed Mylett Show Ed Mylett interviews leaders, athletes and innovators about peak performance, mindset and the art of self-mastery.
    Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025

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“Self-censorship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-censorship. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.

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