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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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2
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
After signing a one-year deal with the Hornets this past offseason, Curry is set to be an unrestricted free agent this summer.
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Mat Issa, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
The Nuggets arrived at another crossroads last offseason when Kentavious Caldwell-Pope became an unrestricted free agent.
—Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Listen to this article The new NFL year officially began March 12, and the negotiating window for unrestricted free agents opened March 10.
—Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025
Another early exit would likely mean major changes for Toronto, which has two of the league’s highest-profile pending unrestricted free agents in Mitch Marner and John Tavares on its roster.
—James Mirtle, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2025
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Mat Issa, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
The Nuggets arrived at another crossroads last offseason when Kentavious Caldwell-Pope became an unrestricted free agent.
—Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Listen to this article The new NFL year officially began March 12, and the negotiating window for unrestricted free agents opened March 10.
—Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025
Another early exit would likely mean major changes for Toronto, which has two of the league’s highest-profile pending unrestricted free agents in Mitch Marner and John Tavares on its roster.
—James Mirtle, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unrestricted
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According to Rolling Stone, the singer’s public profile is one of the eight followers, as well as SZA, producer Michael Uzowuru, singer girlsweetvoiced and audio engineer Sean Matsukawa.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Their friendship has continued through numerous collaborations and public displays of admiration.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
10 Apr. 2025
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The device uses microneedles and flexible wiring to capture neural signals just beneath the skin, enhancing signal quality while minimizing invasiveness.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Want a new career that’s higher-paying, more flexible or fulfilling?—
Kamaron McNair,
CNBC,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Now through May 4, entrees start at $14.99 and come with unlimited soup or salad + breadsticks.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Includes unlimited digital access and exclusive subscriber-only content.—
Molly Higgins,
Wired News,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Not letting that fester, but being open and communicating about that and just being vulnerable and being able to express your feelings.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
14 Apr. 2025
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Some Forever 21 stores remain open for in-person shopping and online orders were still being filled, as of Monday, April 14.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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The wooden slats are uniform, but rounded edges help create a more relaxed outdoor atmosphere.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
18 Apr. 2025
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The war isn’t over, but at this writing, mandates have tightened (not relaxed) across major companies like Amazon, AT&T and Boeing.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Unrestricted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unrestricted. Accessed 27 Apr. 2025.
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