1
as in voluntarily
of one's own free will
I will freely give my life for my country
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2
as in easily
without difficulty
the horse broke the halter rope quite freely
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Recent Examples of freely
Goals have not come freely enough for Kamada but that is true for all of Palace’s midfielders.
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Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Now, on her seventh studio album, Middle of Nowhere, Musgraves is letting the wind take her all the way back home, to a place where there’s no cell service, bulls roam freely, and gorgeous pedal steel guitars are plentiful.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 30 Apr. 2026
And consumers continue to spend freely in a wide range of areas, even as more of their paychecks are being gobbled up at the gas pump.
—Scott Horsley, NPR, 30 Apr. 2026
More interesting than movies that are industrially silenced, though, are those made by original filmmakers working relatively freely and personally, who’ve smoothed out and glazed over their artistry of their own accord.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 30 Apr. 2026
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Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Now, on her seventh studio album, Middle of Nowhere, Musgraves is letting the wind take her all the way back home, to a place where there’s no cell service, bulls roam freely, and gorgeous pedal steel guitars are plentiful.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 30 Apr. 2026
And consumers continue to spend freely in a wide range of areas, even as more of their paychecks are being gobbled up at the gas pump.
—Scott Horsley, NPR, 30 Apr. 2026
More interesting than movies that are industrially silenced, though, are those made by original filmmakers working relatively freely and personally, who’ve smoothed out and glazed over their artistry of their own accord.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for freely
Adverb
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Just last week, another bill that would’ve put a limit on local governments’ ability to set minimum lot sizes was also voluntarily shelved in the same Senate committee.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
1 May 2026
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The court will accept the pleas, find them knowingly and voluntarily made with the assistance of competent counsel.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
1 May 2026
Adverb
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Opponents to the change, however, say there will be no easy way to ensure people are following these rules, and various state gun laws, when mailing easily concealable handguns.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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Further, knowledge is distributed and often tacit, so can’t easily be bundled into one AI mind.—
Matthew Hutson,
IEEE Spectrum,
7 May 2026
Adverb
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Even when a woman willingly and lovingly forgoes her time, convenience, comfort and preferences for her child’s sake, the opposition remains.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 May 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions Some thyme varieties, like creeping thyme, spread willingly.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Below are her 14 must-pack picks—plus budget-friendly alternatives that don’t break the bank but still capture Mom’s effortlessly elegant vibe.—
Amanda Eyre Ward,
Travel + Leisure,
2 May 2026
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Figuring out technology for my dad at a young age well equipped me to surf the internet effortlessly.—
Ohanna Carrascoza,
CNBC,
1 May 2026
Adverb
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August 23 – September 22 Something at home needs attention before everything else works smoothly today.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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Virgo August 23 – September 22 Something at home needs attention before everything else works smoothly today.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
4 May 2026
Adverb
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Save for the small staff cars, the entire interior of the citadel is pedestrianized, and the hotel itself sits on a wide plaza, so parents can breathe easy if older kids step out on their own.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
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At Sylvan Brewing, come for beers that are comfy (easy-sipping and lower-ABV, like Lanesbrew), crafty (more robust, like the Gnarly or Fiddlehead), or crazy (outside the norm, like the Sylvan Amaretto Stour).—
Robin Pfeifer,
Midwest Living,
23 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Newspapers in the era before the internet and Wikipedia served as clearinghouses for information, efficiently sharing expertise with the general population.—
Lawrence Glickman,
The Atlantic,
28 Apr. 2026
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This allows staff to assist customers more efficiently without ever having to leave their side, resulting in a more seamless and personalized shopping experience.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Raccoons are clever, opportunistic feeders, eating whatever’s readily available, including plant and animal matter, garbage, pet food, bird seed, vegetable gardens, and eggs from chicken coops.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
6 May 2026
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New data, readily available from the cars, makes that a bit trickier.—
Zach Dean OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
6 May 2026
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“Freely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freely. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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