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
But amid ongoing disgruntlement among Malaysian officials over the decades-old deal — and with Singapore’s water use set to double by 2065 — self-sufficiency is a geopolitical priority.
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Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 23 July 2025
President Donald Trump's aggressive tariff policies have accelerated that shift, while the Chinese government has called for self-sufficiency in AI and technology development.
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 23 July 2025
Hard-liners contend the threat of housing loss will push people to reach self-sufficiency; others see limits, when coupled with support and workforce incentives, as a means to motivate tenants to improve their lives.
—Charlotte Kramon, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2025
Accelerating the decoupling of supply chains by denying access to Nvidia exports may ultimately backfire by pushing China toward full self-sufficiency.
—Patrick Moorhead, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
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Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 23 July 2025
President Donald Trump's aggressive tariff policies have accelerated that shift, while the Chinese government has called for self-sufficiency in AI and technology development.
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 23 July 2025
Hard-liners contend the threat of housing loss will push people to reach self-sufficiency; others see limits, when coupled with support and workforce incentives, as a means to motivate tenants to improve their lives.
—Charlotte Kramon, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2025
Accelerating the decoupling of supply chains by denying access to Nvidia exports may ultimately backfire by pushing China toward full self-sufficiency.
—Patrick Moorhead, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-sufficiency
Noun
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Powell has come under massive pressure from Trump this year, whose attacks over interest rates have raised the possibility that the era of Fed independence could be coming to an end.—
Billy Bambrough,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The event will conclude with El Grito, the traditional Mexican call for independence, followed by a fireworks show.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Venus will be making an opposition to Pluto retrograde in your sign, creating tension and friction between your personal autonomy and a lover’s desires.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Additionally, research suggests that high-quality listening can also help satisfy core psychological needs like autonomy and relatedness.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The move to greater … regional self-reliance for defence, energy, food and raw materials is a very long-term one.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
14 Aug. 2025
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And rural communities, with their strong culture of self-reliance, adaptability, resilience, and strong local ties, are uniquely positioned to benefit from and potentially lead this transformation.—
Bill Frist,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Self-sufficiency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-sufficiency. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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