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
Dreyer intended to swim self-supported about 83 miles across Lake Michigan, an ultra-endurance feat expected to take at least 72 hours.
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Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 5 Sep. 2024
Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 5 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-support
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Avoidant attachment is characterized by independence, as well as difficulty forming connections and expressing emotions.Christin Perry, Parents, 6 Jan. 2025
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In his December 31 report, Roberts expressed concerns that violence, intimidation, disinformation and threats to defy court judgments could undermine judicial independence.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
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Is donning cowboy boots a symbol of independence for women, or an attempt to fit in with a culture that does not seem to recognize—or respect—our autonomy?Max Ufberg, hazlitt.net, 4 Jan. 2025
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As a result of middle management cuts (over a third of layoffs in 2023), there’s a massive market shift towards self-leadership, autonomy and individual contribution for Gen Z.Chris Westfall, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
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The End Goal: A Self-Sustaining Team The ultimate aim of team coaching is to build self-sufficiency.Vlad Dutescu, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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One nonprofit helps young brides and widows work toward self-sufficiency.Ogar Monday, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Self-support.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-support. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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