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Recent Examples of self-censorship
Knowing that the government maintains a comprehensive database of personal information could lead to self-censorship and chill free speech, particularly under an administration that at times appears motivated by retribution.
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Barbara McQuade, Mercury News, 13 Jan. 2026
Finally, despite worrisome signs of media self-censorship, the United States retains a more vibrant media landscape than Hungary, Turkey, and other similar regimes do.
—Steven Levitsky, Foreign Affairs, 11 Dec. 2025
There are two kinds of self-censorship.
—Essie Assibu, Variety, 27 Nov. 2025
The last time such an effort occurred, the result was decades of far-reaching—if initially voluntary—self-censorship; the specter of government interference set Hollywood on a slippery slope between conformity and authoritarianism.
—Time, 18 Nov. 2025
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Barbara McQuade, Mercury News, 13 Jan. 2026
Finally, despite worrisome signs of media self-censorship, the United States retains a more vibrant media landscape than Hungary, Turkey, and other similar regimes do.
—Steven Levitsky, Foreign Affairs, 11 Dec. 2025
There are two kinds of self-censorship.
—Essie Assibu, Variety, 27 Nov. 2025
The last time such an effort occurred, the result was decades of far-reaching—if initially voluntary—self-censorship; the specter of government interference set Hollywood on a slippery slope between conformity and authoritarianism.
—Time, 18 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-censorship
Noun
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What remains is a tool of self-discipline, disguised as self-help.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
10 Feb. 2026
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We’ve been heartened to see that a substantial number of alders has emerged from the recent city budget fracas to show resolve, self-discipline and real political chops.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Jan. 2026
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The director frames the film as an immersion into the mind of one such figure — shaped by social discontent, inequality and state repression — who triggers revolt to avenge the death of his dog.—
Emiliano De Pablos,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2026
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Research on Arab diaspora activism documents shows how governments deter dissent through transnational repression.—
Michael Paarlberg,
The Conversation,
12 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Authorities stated that the railway was shut down temporarily so emergency response, fire suppression, vehicle removal and a full inspection of the tracks could take place.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
15 Feb. 2026
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His campaign website emphasizes strengthening federal wildfire suppression, adopting Medicare for All and fixing water shortages.—
Mathew Miranda
February 14,
Sacbee.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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This approach allows people to remain engaged in exercise without turning recovery into a test of willpower.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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Weight gain is not a failure of willpower, it is driven by biology.—
Tara Comonte,
Fortune,
9 Feb. 2026
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Already, 23 states have passed resolutions in support of the For Our Freedom Amendment to restore self-government.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Jan. 2026
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In 2009, Denmark granted Greenland self-government, giving the territory control over all its affairs except foreign policy and defence.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
20 Jan. 2026
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The Ukrainian army continues to hold their defensive lines in the east of the country, and its mastery in drone warfare has forced the Russians to move away from the large-scale infantry assaults of previous years.—
Daniel DePetris,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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His style of composition is rock and roll mastery.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Old family patterns or inner-child wounds could surface, not to derail you, but to remind you that leadership doesn’t mean emotional self-denial.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
21 Dec. 2025
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Saint Anthony was an Egyptian monk whose relics were brought to France during the Crusades in the Middle Ages, after inspiring many people to take up seclusion and self-denial.—
Alex Ledsom,
Forbes.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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What sets Return apart is its perfect self-containment.—
Brad Shoup,
Pitchfork,
24 Jan. 2026
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And for people who equate maturity with self-containment, that can feel threatening.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Self-censorship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-censorship. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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