as in independence
the ability to care for one's self
hopes to achieve full self-support within a year of graduating from college
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Recent Examples of self-support
And for the public, keep it to low-risk self-support — journaling prompts, CBT-style reflections and light coaching — wrapped in clear disclaimers and with instant handoffs to a human whenever risk appears.
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John Samuels, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
In the past, the upper parts of the castle ramparts, walls, and communication trenches were used as hanging gardens, where people cultivated citrus trees, vineyards, and olive trees, useful in case of siege for the self-support of the inhabitants.
—Elisabetta Tosi, Forbes.com, 7 June 2025
But the idea of hiking the PCT self-supported has been percolating for about five years.
—Emily Lapointe, Outside Online, 1 May 2025
Since the self-support era, Tokyo has introduced at least one new plan a decade to improve rural development.
—Fritz Schumann, Foreign Affairs, 29 Mar. 2015
Dreyer intended to swim self-supported about 83 miles across Lake Michigan, an ultra-endurance feat expected to take at least 72 hours.
—Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 5 Sep. 2024
John Samuels, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
In the past, the upper parts of the castle ramparts, walls, and communication trenches were used as hanging gardens, where people cultivated citrus trees, vineyards, and olive trees, useful in case of siege for the self-support of the inhabitants.
—Elisabetta Tosi, Forbes.com, 7 June 2025
But the idea of hiking the PCT self-supported has been percolating for about five years.
—Emily Lapointe, Outside Online, 1 May 2025
Since the self-support era, Tokyo has introduced at least one new plan a decade to improve rural development.
—Fritz Schumann, Foreign Affairs, 29 Mar. 2015
Dreyer intended to swim self-supported about 83 miles across Lake Michigan, an ultra-endurance feat expected to take at least 72 hours.
—Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 5 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-support
Noun
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Importance of Fed independence While not addressing the White House demands for lower rates specifically, Powell did note the importance of Fed independence.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
22 Aug. 2025
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The Athletic maintains full editorial independence.—
Jenny Catlin,
New York Times,
22 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Their speed and autonomy create new efficiencies but also lead to risks that legacy governance models often can’t manage.—
Ganesh Kirti,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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As federal, state and local officials negotiate legal and operational next steps for the capital's security, analysts and commentators are expected to continue to use the moment to debate the balance between public safety and local autonomy.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The message was clear: Beijing’s main goal is not fast growth but self-sufficiency and technological progress. CAN’T STOP, WON’T STOP Washington has not stood idly by as China’s tech and manufacturing sectors progress.—
DAN WANG,
Foreign Affairs,
19 Aug. 2025
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Years of tightening export controls have injected both urgency and opportunity into Beijing’s push for self-sufficiency, Lin said.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
17 Aug. 2025
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“Self-support.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-support. Accessed 30 Aug. 2025.
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