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
The latest spending strategy would focus on Australian self-reliance, which should not be confused with military self-sufficiency, Marles said.
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ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
These are among some of the largest models out there and underscore how China’s biggest tech players are advancing their own AI semiconductor technology as Beijing intensifies its push for self-sufficiency.
—Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2026
The effort aims to secure Rwanda’s food self-sufficiency as population grows toward 22 million and global pressures threaten farm input supplies.
—Evelyne Musambi, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Federal law protects tribes’ right to self-sufficiency — often achieved through gaming — from the actions of states.
—Dallas Morning News, 7 Apr. 2026
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ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
These are among some of the largest models out there and underscore how China’s biggest tech players are advancing their own AI semiconductor technology as Beijing intensifies its push for self-sufficiency.
—Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2026
The effort aims to secure Rwanda’s food self-sufficiency as population grows toward 22 million and global pressures threaten farm input supplies.
—Evelyne Musambi, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Federal law protects tribes’ right to self-sufficiency — often achieved through gaming — from the actions of states.
—Dallas Morning News, 7 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-sufficiency
Noun
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But the king is expected to express the highest regard and friendship between the two countries on the 250th anniversary year of independence, creating what the palace called one of the greatest alliances in human history.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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The occasion was one of many events this year to celebrate the 250th anniversary of America’s independence from Britain, and this one was an address from the reigning British monarch.—
Aidan McLaughlin,
Vanity Fair,
29 Apr. 2026
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The broader strategy envisions widespread robotic integration across grid operations, with increasing autonomy over the coming years, positioning the sector as a major testbed for large-scale, real-world AI adoption, reports Robo Horizon.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Apr. 2026
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The album, which was built around live instrumentation, also heralds Staples’ new era as one of newfound autonomy.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
28 Apr. 2026
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Dangote also used the forum to push back on pessimism about African self-reliance.—
Adrian Elimian,
semafor.com,
16 Apr. 2026
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The latest spending strategy would focus on Australian self-reliance, which should not be confused with military self-sufficiency, Marles said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Self-sufficiency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-sufficiency. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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