as in adventurous
inclined or willing to take risks
free-swinging entrepreneurs who could see that the future lay in biotech and were willing to stake everything on that vision
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Recent Examples of free-swinging
Additionally, there are three free-swinging rings and soft push buttons on the disc.
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Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
Quintana had no trouble taming the potent, but free-swinging Braves lineup.
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Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
2 May 2026
That production likely overstates the free-swinging Lugo’s upside, but the 21-year-old has more raw power than his slight frame would suggest, along with above-average speed and experience playing six different positions in the minors.
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Aaron Gleeman,
New York Times,
14 Jan. 2026
Reliever Luke Weaver walked the free-swinging Ceddanne Rafaela, gave up a hustle double to Nick Sogard, then surrendered the go-ahead two-run single to pinch-hitter Masataka Yoshida that ultimately proved to be the deciding blow.
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Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
This streamlined technology enables a free-swinging knee and regenerative braking, which charges the battery during use with energy that would typically be dissipated when the foot hits the ground.
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IEEE Spectrum,
17 July 2020
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
Quintana had no trouble taming the potent, but free-swinging Braves lineup.
—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
2 May 2026
That production likely overstates the free-swinging Lugo’s upside, but the 21-year-old has more raw power than his slight frame would suggest, along with above-average speed and experience playing six different positions in the minors.
—
Aaron Gleeman,
New York Times,
14 Jan. 2026
Reliever Luke Weaver walked the free-swinging Ceddanne Rafaela, gave up a hustle double to Nick Sogard, then surrendered the go-ahead two-run single to pinch-hitter Masataka Yoshida that ultimately proved to be the deciding blow.
—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
This streamlined technology enables a free-swinging knee and regenerative braking, which charges the battery during use with energy that would typically be dissipated when the foot hits the ground.
—
IEEE Spectrum,
17 July 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for free-swinging
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As for cosmic weather this week, the planets align on June 28, igniting our adventurous spirits and libidos, eager to live life in the moment and sojourn onward!
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More adventurous travelers should also make a point to explore nearby Seven Bends State Park or hike up to the Woodstock Tower.
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Looking back to 2017, Pippa Middleton attended day seven of the championships in a daring look that deserves a second glance.
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No genre of art requires more daring.
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Tops on that list is the late Grateful Dead founder Bob Weir — who died in January at 78 — as a model for a band staying fearless and uncompromising.
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Miller is one of the badass women who have starred in the Power Universe, a franchise that does a great job of spotlighting strong and fearless female characters.
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From bold color contrast to sheer layering and retro prints, caftans can be styled far beyond a basic beach coverup.
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The vines work hard to take root, and from their struggle come wines that are bold, aromatic, and uniquely Croatian.
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“Free-swinging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/free-swinging. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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