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
Now that my brother and I have graduated from college and are independent, self-sufficient adults, our family has mostly made amends for all of that.
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James Parker, The Atlantic, 15 Apr. 2025
To build a self-sufficient team: • Clearly document processes to ensure seamless transitions during periods of change.
—Andrew Neal, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
The piece argued that China has expanded its trade markets outside the United States and that the Chinese economy is growing more self-sufficient with the help of breakthroughs in technology like artificial intelligence.
—David Pierson, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Create spaces where connections can continue after a patient is self-sufficient and released from care, enabling them to stay connected with a trusted team and/or circle of support.
—Sharron Van Der Meulen, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
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James Parker, The Atlantic, 15 Apr. 2025
To build a self-sufficient team: • Clearly document processes to ensure seamless transitions during periods of change.
—Andrew Neal, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
The piece argued that China has expanded its trade markets outside the United States and that the Chinese economy is growing more self-sufficient with the help of breakthroughs in technology like artificial intelligence.
—David Pierson, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Create spaces where connections can continue after a patient is self-sufficient and released from care, enabling them to stay connected with a trusted team and/or circle of support.
—Sharron Van Der Meulen, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-sufficient
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The government argues that simply means that while the task force can consider a request from the Health and Human Services secretary – and even be fired for not complying – they’re supposed to exercise independent judgment.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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Our coverage is independent and objective, and has not been reviewed, approved, or endorsed by any of these entities.—
Paul Rubio,
AFAR Media,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Self-sufficient.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-sufficient. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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