self-support

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. John Samuels, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025 But the idea of hiking the PCT self-supported has been percolating for about five years. Emily Lapointe, Outside Online, 1 May 2025 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 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
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Noun
  • The craft seller at a roadside market is earning her independence.
    Daniel Scheffler, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
  • The trial and prosecution of Bolsonaro became a test for the independence of Brazilian judiciary, which did not buckle under domestic or international political pressure.
    Adriana Carranca, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The English song is inspired by ‘90s boom bap hip-hop, exuding the singer’s self-assurance, autonomy, and fearless nature.
    Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
  • From Kerouac’s On the Road to Ridley Scott’s Thelma and Louise, the car has been our cultural shorthand for autonomy and escape.
    Henrietta Moore, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Instead of chasing personal brand deals or viral fame, these creators are sharing practical skills, rallying volunteers, and spreading the message of self-sufficiency and mutual support.
    Jason Phillips, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
  • For the Dedinis, the practice of frog gigging is also a step toward self-sufficiency.
    Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 9 Sep. 2025

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“Self-support.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-support. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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