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 strait is open but with new guidance Oil tankers began freely moving through the Strait of Hormuz this week after months of being largely unable to use the critical channel.
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Jon Gambrell,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
But it’s also used a little too freely to tell, not show, making things a little too easy for the most shameless second-screen viewers out there.
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Andy Andersen,
Vulture,
19 June 2026
Also, allowing Iran to freely sell oil on the global market now is an economic windfall for Iran, which could generate more than $60 billion a year in revenue, experts told the Wall Street Journal.
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Mary Bruce,
ABC News,
18 June 2026
Allow room for your items to move freely and to be agitated.
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Kathy Barnes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 June 2026
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Jon Gambrell,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
But it’s also used a little too freely to tell, not show, making things a little too easy for the most shameless second-screen viewers out there.
—
Andy Andersen,
Vulture,
19 June 2026
Also, allowing Iran to freely sell oil on the global market now is an economic windfall for Iran, which could generate more than $60 billion a year in revenue, experts told the Wall Street Journal.
—
Mary Bruce,
ABC News,
18 June 2026
Allow room for your items to move freely and to be agitated.
—
Kathy Barnes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for freely
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Charles reveals tax bill By law, the British king is not obliged to pay income, capital gains or inheritance tax, but Charles, like his mother did after 1993, has voluntarily done so without disclosing the amounts.
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In addition to clarifying one claim, NYT also agreed to voluntarily dismiss two claims of contributory copyright infringement and trademark dilution against all defendants.
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Bear detractors may feel that Carmy is getting off too easily in this episode, and that the grace he’s shown is a bit too narratively convenient.
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Lightweight and easily portable, this cleaner can tackle stains in carpets as well as upholstered furniture, appliances and other surfaces.
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If CosRx can convince people to willingly slather snail mucin on their faces, trusting the brand with hair care is a pretty easy next step.
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The idea of willingly spending some indeterminate amount of time feeling bad is unthinkable.
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This styling approach will earn you major points for overall outfit cohesion while creating a bold look that still feels effortlessly understated.
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The best Beats Pill to date, the 2024 edition delivers high-quality wireless sound (and wired), incredible 24-hour battery life and pairs effortlessly for iPhone users.
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The bias cut drapes smoothly, and the mocha dot print (my favorite option) adds a subtle statement without feeling too loud.
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But these conservation efforts, including a successful campaign to ban the use of dynamite in fishing, didn't always go smoothly.
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Apps designed for trust make leaving easy.
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Blank walls can feel intimidating, but Rhea says this set of three framed prints makes decorating easy.
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Protecting customers starts with managing infrastructure efficiently and delivering the investments already underway.
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At that level, air density has dropped by close to 40 percent, which wreaks havoc on an internal combustion engine, which needs oxygen to operate efficiently.
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When a stadium is not readily available, fans innovate.
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One likely practical reason is that these genes are already well-studied and readily can be gene edited.
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“Freely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freely. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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