SELF-EMPLOYED Synonyms: 7 Similar and Opposite Words

self-employed

adjective

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as in working

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Recent Examples of self-employed They can be employed by a media company or self-employed. — Mark Osborne, CBS News, 19 May 2026 Processing those additional documents requires more time and can create barriers for applicants, like those who are self-employed or have varying work schedules. — Shannon Pettypiece, NBC news, 11 May 2026 Additional tax deductions for the self-employed include any insurance needed to cover their business, and some retirement plan options. — Annette Nellen, The Conversation, 6 Apr. 2026 This story has been updated to correct that Cofer is self-employed. — Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 26 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for self-employed

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Sorrentino said the company is also exploring other potential amenities, including co-working spaces and wellness amenities such as a cold plunge, sauna and hot tub, features that have been popular with residents in other buildings.

— Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 8 July 2026
Other founders are creating supportive communities for independent professionals, social clubs for specific age groups, and co-working spaces to combat isolation.

— Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

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