as in independent
able to take care of oneself or itself without outside help
the college student worked nights so that he would be self-sufficient
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Recent Examples of self-sufficient
At the same time, China has rapidly expanded capacity in its drive to become more self-sufficient, contributing to a global glut of product and squeezing European companies.
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Marilen Martin, Bloomberg, 15 Apr. 2026
The organization’s goal is to release animals back into their natural habitat as healthy, self-sufficient wildlife.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Apr. 2026
As part of the agreement establishing the Presidio Trust, Congress mandated that the Presidio become self-sufficient by 2013, a goal that was achieved in 2005.
—Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
Over time some of those who escaped established self-sufficient communities known as palenques.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Apr. 2026
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Marilen Martin, Bloomberg, 15 Apr. 2026
The organization’s goal is to release animals back into their natural habitat as healthy, self-sufficient wildlife.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Apr. 2026
As part of the agreement establishing the Presidio Trust, Congress mandated that the Presidio become self-sufficient by 2013, a goal that was achieved in 2005.
—Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
Over time some of those who escaped established self-sufficient communities known as palenques.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-sufficient
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Take control of your money with CNBC Select CNBC Select is editorially independent and may earn a commission from affiliate partners on links.—
Mark Travers,
CNBC,
19 Apr. 2026
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The transaction is commercial, and thus the newsroom remains independent.—
Julian Baron,
Baltimore Sun,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Self-sufficient.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-sufficient. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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