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as in public
freely available for use or participation by all
it's an unrestricted marathon—anyone can run in it
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as in flexible
not bound by rigid standards
the author of the book has an unrestricted view of what qualifies as "art"
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as in unlimited
not limited or specialized in application or purpose
an unrestricted license to operate a motor vehicle
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Recent Examples of unrestricted
Lindgren is a pending unrestricted free agent, so Fox knew a move was possible, especially given the Rangers’ positioning in the standings.
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Peter Baugh, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
Georgiev, a pending unrestricted free agent, is 5-16-1 with a .875 save percentage in 23 games with the Sharks, but he’s also had eight games where his save percentage has been .909 or greater.
—Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 19 Mar. 2025
Future homeowners should have the unrestricted opportunity to make an informed buying decision.
—Dean Pedon, Hartford Courant, 17 Mar. 2025
Listen to this article The new NFL year officially began at 3 p.m. Wednesday, and the negotiating window for unrestricted free agents opened at 11 a.m. Monday.
—Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
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Peter Baugh, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
Georgiev, a pending unrestricted free agent, is 5-16-1 with a .875 save percentage in 23 games with the Sharks, but he’s also had eight games where his save percentage has been .909 or greater.
—Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 19 Mar. 2025
Future homeowners should have the unrestricted opportunity to make an informed buying decision.
—Dean Pedon, Hartford Courant, 17 Mar. 2025
Listen to this article The new NFL year officially began at 3 p.m. Wednesday, and the negotiating window for unrestricted free agents opened at 11 a.m. Monday.
—Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unrestricted
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For more than 25 hours, the New Jersey Democrat stood at the Senate lectern speaking against President Donald Trump’s policies in what may be the most dramatic and sustained public challenge to Trump’s agenda since his return to the White House.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
2 Apr. 2025
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Apple moved to dismiss the lawsuit under California’s anti-SLAPP statute, which is intended to protect free speech against frivolous lawsuits on matters of public importance, but in a surprising decision at the time, the court sided with Sexton.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Apr. 2025
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These include widespread access to affordable childcare, generous parental leave shared between both parents, and flexible work arrangements.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Apr. 2025
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Be flexible with plans: Be patient and accept that last-minute cancellations may happen due to unpredictable flare-ups.—
Robert Burakoff,
Health,
4 Apr. 2025
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Get one year of unlimited access for $3.33 $1.50 per month + a tote.—
Morgan Goldberg,
Architectural Digest,
3 Apr. 2025
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Others are allowed to purchase a day pass ahead of time starting at $29.95, which includes a buffet of unlimited food and drinks.—
Jenna Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
3 Apr. 2025
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While the shoreline will be off-limits, much of the park remains open.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
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Being open with your healthcare provider about your symptoms is important for your quality of life.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Health,
2 Apr. 2025
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Baggy jeans have claimed their place in the fashion world as a comfortable, versatile garment that bridges the gap between relaxed and elegant.—
René Chávez Esparza,
Glamour,
26 Mar. 2025
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While the lifestyle guru isn’t the first A-lister to break out the relaxed pants style in recent weeks — Jennifer Garner wore a similar pair while out in Los Angeles last month — her lightweight linen take on the trend makes so much sense for spring and summer.—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
25 Mar. 2025
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“Unrestricted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unrestricted. Accessed 11 Apr. 2025.
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