SELF-EMPLOYED Synonyms: 7 Similar and Opposite Words

self-employed

adjective

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Recent Examples of self-employed The Republicans running for the District 3 commission seat are Paul Burton, a retiree, and Rebecca King, who is self-employed. —

Cassidy Alexander, AJC.com, 7 Mar. 2026 Nathaniel Welch is self-employed and does not have a campaign website detailing his positions on state issues. —

Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026 The couple, who are self-employed, had been enrolled in an ACA marketplace plan since 2023. —

Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2026 Her father, who is self-employed and takes on odd jobs, is the sole provider for Amponsah and her two siblings back home. —

Johane Saintil, Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for self-employed

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working

Adjective

With beanbags, open-plan layouts, and students working on laptops and tablets, Alpha schools resemble a lounge or co-working space more than a traditional classroom.

— Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 9 Apr. 2026
The amenities include two resident lounges, a co-working space and a fitness center.

— Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 9 Apr. 2026