as in independence
the ability to care for one's self
self-sufficiency is a goal that all teenagers should work towards
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Recent Examples of self-sufficiency
The building integrates perlite insulation, timber balcony structures, 500 sq m (5,400 sq ft) of photovoltaic panels, and a hybrid gas/heat pump system by Atlantic Systèmes, achieving around 60% energy self-sufficiency in compliance with France's RE2020 2025 [green building] targets.
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Adam Williams
may 28, New Atlas, 28 May 2026
San Diego County officials said late Tuesday that Elayyat is currently a deputy director for self-sufficiency services.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2026
Owned and operated by Denver Rescue Mission, the 100-acre farm has provided housing, counseling, work-readiness training and recovery support in a rural environment designed to help participants rebuild stability and self-sufficiency.
—Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 27 May 2026
Republicans have defended the policy as a cost-saving measure that will promote self-sufficiency.
—Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 26 May 2026
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Adam Williams
may 28, New Atlas, 28 May 2026
San Diego County officials said late Tuesday that Elayyat is currently a deputy director for self-sufficiency services.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2026
Owned and operated by Denver Rescue Mission, the 100-acre farm has provided housing, counseling, work-readiness training and recovery support in a rural environment designed to help participants rebuild stability and self-sufficiency.
—Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 27 May 2026
Republicans have defended the policy as a cost-saving measure that will promote self-sufficiency.
—Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 26 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-sufficiency
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The Athletic maintains full editorial independence.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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Long before the United States declared independence from King George III, generations of Savannahians were laid to rest at Colonial Park Cemetery, a burial ground that witnessed the colonial era, the Revolution, epidemics and the city’s early growth.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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Black Moon Lilith in Sagittarius opposes the new moon in Gemini, propelling us to revolt against the status quo and insist on autonomy.—
Lisa Stardust,
Vogue,
10 June 2026
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The 230-foot Project Zero, currently nearing launch at Vitters shipyard in the Netherlands, will be powered entirely by renewable energy, enabling up to two weeks of autonomy at sea and a virtually unlimited range.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
9 June 2026
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However, kids need to be challenged in order to develop the skills, tenacity, grit, and self-reliance needed to (eventually) function in the world on their own.—
Alanna Gallo,
Parents,
2 June 2026
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Being sent to boarding school at a young age introduced her to a level of self-reliance that would later influence her decision-making.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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“Self-sufficiency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-sufficiency. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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