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
The cats are such a problem that the city passed an ordinance in 2002 decreeing that the felines could no longer run freely.
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Michelle Mastro, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Feb. 2025
Since all villages are on the outskirts of the Delta marsh, the animals roam freely and en masse around the islands, the open flood plains, and the wet plains.
—Emese MacZko, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2025
Finally settled in Madrid, fully up to speed physically and increasingly in tune with his new team-mates, the now 26-year-old has been able to freely move through the gears once again.
—Mark Carey, The Athletic, 17 Feb. 2025
Yet any threat to the Fed’s ability to operate freely could panic the markets, which, clearly, is not what Mr. Trump wants.
—Jeff Sommer, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2025
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Michelle Mastro, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Feb. 2025
Since all villages are on the outskirts of the Delta marsh, the animals roam freely and en masse around the islands, the open flood plains, and the wet plains.
—Emese MacZko, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2025
Finally settled in Madrid, fully up to speed physically and increasingly in tune with his new team-mates, the now 26-year-old has been able to freely move through the gears once again.
—Mark Carey, The Athletic, 17 Feb. 2025
Yet any threat to the Fed’s ability to operate freely could panic the markets, which, clearly, is not what Mr. Trump wants.
—Jeff Sommer, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for freely
Adverb
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Smith derailed Vitor Petrino in May 2024 when the veteran made the Brazilian KO artist look docile, defeating him easily in the first round via submission.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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Film can more easily encompass the play’s supernatural realm without losing sight of Macbeth’s psychological journey.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2025
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The platform is made so a user can find its way around and accomplish things very easy.—
StockStory Team,
CNBC,
22 Feb. 2025
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The crevice tool makes precise cleaning easy with its narrow head that’s ideal for baseboards, between cushions, and in the tight spaces of your car.—
Shea Simmons,
People.com,
15 Feb. 2025
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This comes as no surprise, for they are uniquely positioned to efficiently produce beef due to their proximity to key feed ingredients and infrastructure.—
Arturo Macias Franco,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2025
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Long-range planners constantly evaluate whether ships, aircraft, facilities, and equipment are being used effectively and efficiently.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
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Specifically, cuttlefish readily adapted their skin patterns to match different backgrounds, whether natural or artificial.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
Ars Technica,
20 Feb. 2025
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Her collection largely ends around the 1970s when many women stopped making their clothes due to readily available, affordable ready-to-wear options.—
Booth Moore,
WWD,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Freely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freely. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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