as in independent
able to take care of oneself or itself without outside help
the college student worked nights so that he would be self-sufficient
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Recent Examples of self-sufficient
Here are six simple tips for helping your child become more self-sufficient and responsible.
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Alanna Gallo,
Parents,
2 June 2026
Whatever the case, Jobson reckons that self-sufficient sea cucumber fragments—immortal or not, with or without a purpose in this world—are drifting through Earth’s oceans right now.
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Cody Cottier,
Scientific American,
27 May 2026
If a storm hits, each household should be self-sufficient for a minimum of three days.
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Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
That doesn’t mean becoming detached or self-sufficient to the point of not needing anyone.
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Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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Alanna Gallo,
Parents,
2 June 2026
Whatever the case, Jobson reckons that self-sufficient sea cucumber fragments—immortal or not, with or without a purpose in this world—are drifting through Earth’s oceans right now.
—
Cody Cottier,
Scientific American,
27 May 2026
If a storm hits, each household should be self-sufficient for a minimum of three days.
—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
That doesn’t mean becoming detached or self-sufficient to the point of not needing anyone.
—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for self-sufficient
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-sufficient
independent
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Economic progress slows when that guarantee is taken away, as Hong Kong has witnessed in its sad regression from the promises of an independent judiciary made in 1997.
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However, the results reported by xDots still come primarily from pilot projects, so broader independent validation will be needed to determine whether similar savings can be achieved consistently across different industries.
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“Self-sufficient.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-sufficient. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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