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 lawsuit claims that the anti-Israel demonstrators created human chains to block Jewish and Israeli students — or those perceived to be Jewish or Israeli — from freely entering the quad which contains key campus buildings, including a library.
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Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2026
After a monthlong quarantine, Mickey and Moose were cleared to roam the sanctuary more freely and take their first steps on grass.
—ABC News, 27 May 2026
Indeed, these guards would later impede the process of careful documentation — providing inconsistent access to researchers and journalists, for example, even as social media influencers, fame-hunters and adventurers were permitted to pass through freely.
—Amer Matar, The Dial, 26 May 2026
Locke believed that individuals should have the right to speak and write freely and that government should not interfere with public discourse.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026
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Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2026
After a monthlong quarantine, Mickey and Moose were cleared to roam the sanctuary more freely and take their first steps on grass.
—ABC News, 27 May 2026
Indeed, these guards would later impede the process of careful documentation — providing inconsistent access to researchers and journalists, for example, even as social media influencers, fame-hunters and adventurers were permitted to pass through freely.
—Amer Matar, The Dial, 26 May 2026
Locke believed that individuals should have the right to speak and write freely and that government should not interfere with public discourse.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for freely
Adverb
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That’s why people are voluntarily giving them money.—
Stephen Moore,
Boston Herald,
29 May 2026
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Shi confessed his crimes, voluntarily disclosed details that law enforcement authorities had not yet discovered and showed remorse, CCTV added.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
Adverb
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Frenchie's flameout was epic and hilarious, Derek X was astute and entertaining, and Claire easily could have been a serious contender on another season.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 June 2026
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The second act is tighter and has the best songs, but the whole show could easily be condensed into a 100-minute one-act with little lost.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 June 2026
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Ryan Reaves The 39-year-old Reaves is only 38 games away from 1,000 and that’s quite a feat for someone who willingly has taken on the tough guy/protector/fighter role since his NHL debut in 2010-11.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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Show your generous leadership by offering a clear plan with two workable options, then invite feedback and keep the energy light so people join you willingly.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
30 May 2026
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Pivoting effortlessly from family man to ruthless felon, Cranston once again puts his acting range on full display, with a nuanced performance that is underscored by the knowledge that the slightest misstep could cost him — and his family — their lives.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 June 2026
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Lightweight, breathable coverups layer effortlessly for beach-to-boardwalk versatility.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
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An event of this magnitude requires significant planning, personnel, equipment and cooperation to go smoothly.—
Doug Turnbull,
AJC.com,
31 May 2026
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Breathing, movement, swallowing — all of it depends on this communication working smoothly.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Butlers here are called Aris Meehas, a historical Maldivian reference to someone assigned to serve royalty—thankfully, interactions are more easy-going than overly deferential.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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The vocals breathe easy, and Skinner’s touch is light.—
Arman Khan,
Pitchfork,
1 June 2026
Adverb
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Staff greet you by name, and requests are handled quickly and efficiently.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Since the Neo Geo’s scaling hardware can efficiently stretch those sprites vertically without much overhead, the raycasting data can be quickly converted into a chunky approximation of a first-person view.—
Kyle Orland,
ArsTechnica,
2 June 2026
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Missing out on Champions League qualification is unlikely to be a major stumbling block given that, in theory at least, Chelsea should be in a better position to challenge for silverware next season and more readily able to compete in Europe’s blue-chip competition longer term than Villa.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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In his stead, the United States propped up the venal and repressive shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, who proved to be a pliable ally readily serving its oil and armament interests.—
Wyatt Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
2 June 2026
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“Freely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freely. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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