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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
The player can either accept the qualifying offer, if the team still has it on the table, or go straight into unrestricted free agency.
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Tony Jones, New York Times, 31 July 2025
One year away from potential unrestricted free agency, the second-overall pick from 2019 inked a new three-year deal with an average annual value of $4.525 million per season.
—Carol Schram, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
Without an extension agreement, New York would be forced to trade Robinson ahead of the early February trade deadline or watch the rim-protecting big man walk for nothing as an unrestricted free agent next summer.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 16 July 2025
The defender is set to become an unrestricted free agent in 2026, and another major injury would likely lead the team to move on.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Aug. 2025
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Tony Jones, New York Times, 31 July 2025
One year away from potential unrestricted free agency, the second-overall pick from 2019 inked a new three-year deal with an average annual value of $4.525 million per season.
—Carol Schram, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
Without an extension agreement, New York would be forced to trade Robinson ahead of the early February trade deadline or watch the rim-protecting big man walk for nothing as an unrestricted free agent next summer.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 16 July 2025
The defender is set to become an unrestricted free agent in 2026, and another major injury would likely lead the team to move on.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unrestricted
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Sheetz to replace Fraser bank, Roseville church in southeast Michigan expansion Historically, Michigan has some of the weakest public ethics laws in the country.—
Dave Boucher,
Freep.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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On every public performance day, free tickets are distributed beginning at 12 p.m. at the Delacorte Theater (81 Central Park West).—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
24 Aug. 2025
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Tactics will remain flexible to adapt to changing fire behavior and operational conditions.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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The block, bound by Second and Third streets and Muhammad Ali Boulevard and Post Office Alley, would also feature an outdoor game area, four outdoor pickleball courts and additional flexible event and gathering spaces.—
Matthew Glowicki,
The Courier-Journal,
28 Aug. 2025
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Please consider supporting local journalism and getting unlimited digital access.—
Leah Olajide,
Freep.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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Gilbert, newly flush with seemingly unlimited cash, and filled with both a desire to be useful and the existential unease of someone who has just won the lottery, begins covering her friends’ therapy bills and tuition payments, and lavishing jewelry, weddings, and houses (plural) on them.—
Jia Tolentino,
New Yorker,
25 Aug. 2025
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Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels scanned the field, found no receiver open and decided to tuck the ball and run.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
25 Aug. 2025
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An issue that Slot solved last season has been a theme during pre-season and into competitive action, with all four goals against Crystal Palace in the Community Shield and Bournemouth coming from Liverpool losing the ball and then being cut open.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
24 Aug. 2025
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For a slightly more relaxed activity, opt to drive the eight-mile Fayette Station Road.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Aug. 2025
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Tommy Hilfiger Short-Sleeve Shirt Dress with Ties With blue and white stripes, a more relaxed fit, and longer length, this shirt dress is similar to the one Paltrow wore earlier this year.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
People.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Unrestricted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unrestricted. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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