free-swinging
adjective
free-swing·ing
ˈfrē-ˈswiŋ-iŋ 
: bold, forthright, and heedless of personal consequences
a free-swinging soldier of fortune—
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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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And in contrast to his reputation as a free-swinging hitter in college, he’s drawn 25 walks compared to 37 strikeouts in 240 plate appearances.
—Aaron Gleeman, New York Times, 20 June 2025
That was the start of a free-swinging, swift-gloved kid’s ascent to stardom.
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 14 May 2025
Sunday, King so easily dispatched of a free-swinging Rockies lineup that the bullpen did not stir until the top of the ninth, when Ezequiel Tovar singled for Colorado’s second hit of the afternoon.
—Dennis Lin, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
For example, sauna operators in New York are required by law to have an automatic one-hour timer or an attendant who checks the room every 15 minutes, an alarm system, and a free-swinging door to easily view the inside the sauna.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
Acquired in 2020 as a throw-in piece to the Brusdar Graterol-for-Kenta Maeda trade, Camargo has the arm strength and right-handed power to be a useful big leaguer in spite of his free-swinging approach at the plate.
—Aaron Gleeman, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
For example, sauna operators in New York are required by law to have an automatic one-hour timer or an attendant who checks the room every 15 minutes, an alarm system, and a free-swinging door to easily view the inside the sauna.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
That was not the case on Wednesday, as Stroman issued four free passes to the free-swinging Marlins in a 5-2 Yankees loss.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 11 Apr. 2024
According to Muncy, the Dodgers have taken note — especially as more free-swinging teams have achieved October success in recent years.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2023
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Aaron Gleeman, New York Times, 20 June 2025
That was the start of a free-swinging, swift-gloved kid’s ascent to stardom.
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 14 May 2025
Sunday, King so easily dispatched of a free-swinging Rockies lineup that the bullpen did not stir until the top of the ninth, when Ezequiel Tovar singled for Colorado’s second hit of the afternoon.
—Dennis Lin, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
For example, sauna operators in New York are required by law to have an automatic one-hour timer or an attendant who checks the room every 15 minutes, an alarm system, and a free-swinging door to easily view the inside the sauna.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
Acquired in 2020 as a throw-in piece to the Brusdar Graterol-for-Kenta Maeda trade, Camargo has the arm strength and right-handed power to be a useful big leaguer in spite of his free-swinging approach at the plate.
—Aaron Gleeman, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
For example, sauna operators in New York are required by law to have an automatic one-hour timer or an attendant who checks the room every 15 minutes, an alarm system, and a free-swinging door to easily view the inside the sauna.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
That was not the case on Wednesday, as Stroman issued four free passes to the free-swinging Marlins in a 5-2 Yankees loss.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 11 Apr. 2024
According to Muncy, the Dodgers have taken note — especially as more free-swinging teams have achieved October success in recent years.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2023
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“Free-swinging.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/free-swinging. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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