1
as in autonomous
able to take care of oneself or itself without outside help
an independent young man who moved out of his parents' house while still a college student
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as in separate
not being under the rule or control of another
finally they are an independent people, after centuries of domination by their more powerful neighbors
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Recent Examples of independent
The McClatchy Commerce Content team, which is independent from our newsroom, oversees this content.
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Panorama Media Ltd, Miami Herald, 14 July 2025
The above findings stem from a global study by the Upwork Research Institute of 2,500 professionals, including C-suite executives, full-time employees and independent freelancers.
—Caroline Ceniza-Levine, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
The Retired Public Employees Association of California launched a crowdfunding effort to finance an independent investigation into CalPERS’ private equity investment, among other concerns, last month.
—Sacbee.com, 14 July 2025
Why are Hobbs, Gallego calling for an independent investigation?
—Perry Vandell, AZCentral.com, 14 July 2025
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Panorama Media Ltd, Miami Herald, 14 July 2025
The above findings stem from a global study by the Upwork Research Institute of 2,500 professionals, including C-suite executives, full-time employees and independent freelancers.
—Caroline Ceniza-Levine, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
The Retired Public Employees Association of California launched a crowdfunding effort to finance an independent investigation into CalPERS’ private equity investment, among other concerns, last month.
—Sacbee.com, 14 July 2025
Why are Hobbs, Gallego calling for an independent investigation?
—Perry Vandell, AZCentral.com, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for independent
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The autonomous vehicle industry is expected to expand considerably, and Waymo is well-positioned to capture a significant share of this burgeoning market.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Ukraine launched autonomous craft from catapults and snared Russian drones in fishing nets.—
Dexter Filkins,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
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During his appearance on Live with Kelly and Mark, the actor and television host, 51, revealed that his twin daughters, Charlie and Dolly, 16, will be in separate places for the summer.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
11 July 2025
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Breakthroughs on four separate fronts—bigger and better hardware, smarter algorithms, hybrid quantum-classical workflows and developer-friendly software—are compounding to pull the future forward.—
Yuval Boger,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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One of the most powerful moments of the night was the Waiting to Exhale tribute, beautifully curated by Adam Blackstone.—
Essence,
Essence,
10 July 2025
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The other one is: These systems are very powerful, and like any tool, they can be deployed for good as well as ill.—
Fortune Editors,
Fortune,
9 July 2025
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The government has met all revenue targets and is set to announce a strong sovereign rating from Standard & Poor’s, further cementing its economic stability.—
Panorama Media Ltd,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
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Stablecoins can deepen domestic capital markets, increase the utility of local currencies in global trade, and restore sovereign agency in an increasingly programmable financial world.—
Wale Ayeni,
semafor.com,
14 July 2025
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In fact, heading out on a self-sufficient expedition with your family was one of the few completely safe ways to experience life outside the house for many.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
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The unit is self-sufficient, with a Menlo Park battalion chief serving as team manager, a logistics specialist handling food, water, and transportation, and additional support personnel, Schlice said.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
10 July 2025
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Whether in rural communities in the U.S., industrial cities in the United Kingdom, or towns in Africa, the message is similar that men should be strong, silent and self-reliant.—
Sreedhar Potarazu,
Baltimore Sun,
6 July 2025
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Born on a New York farm in 1821, Youmans didn’t come from a notable family or attend elite schools —his name even derives from yeoman, a self-reliant commoner.—
Sabrina Schaeffer,
Oc Register,
4 July 2025
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In addition to its momentum and self-sustaining nature, drive has another advantage over motivation: It can be developed and strengthened over time.—
Ryan McGrath,
Forbes,
27 Mar. 2023
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Significantly, some states had self-sustaining populations of wild turkeys that could serve as seed stock.—
Paul A. Smith,
Journal Sentinel,
16 Mar. 2023
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The 24-hectare base is a large and self-sustained compound, according to 2023 U.S. military documents detailing the facilities.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
23 June 2025
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Completely self-sustained, the brothers, Lotia writes in her book, are not just potters, but make a living as farmers as well.—
Sonya Rehman,
Forbes.com,
6 May 2025
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“Independent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/independent. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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