unrestricted
adjective
un·re·strict·ed
ˌən-ri-ˈstrik-təd 
: not having limits : not subject to restriction : not restricted
unrestricted areas
an unrestricted discussion
Examples of unrestricted in a Sentence
it's an unrestricted marathon—anyone can run in it
the author of the book has an unrestricted view of what qualifies as "art"
an unrestricted license to operate a motor vehicle
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Miami Heat Miami is about $30 million below the luxury-tax threshold, but that does not include anything for unrestricted free agent Norman Powell, who could generate enough interest to get a salary in that range himself before even filling out the roster.
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Danny Leroux, New York Times, 28 Jan. 2026
If Havenstein does decide to play again in 2026, he is set to become an unrestricted free agent with only a void year left on his contract.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 26 Jan. 2026
Sherwood, a pending unrestricted free agent, was acquired by the Sharks on Monday in a splashy trade that saw two second round picks, one this year and one in 2027, plus defenseman Cole Clayton, sent to the Canucks.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2026
The Elevate Prize Catalyst Award is dedicated to acknowledging figures who use their power and influence to inspire positive global action, providing recipients with $250,000 in unrestricted funding to advance their mission and work.
—Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 23 Jan. 2026
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Danny Leroux, New York Times, 28 Jan. 2026
If Havenstein does decide to play again in 2026, he is set to become an unrestricted free agent with only a void year left on his contract.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 26 Jan. 2026
Sherwood, a pending unrestricted free agent, was acquired by the Sharks on Monday in a splashy trade that saw two second round picks, one this year and one in 2027, plus defenseman Cole Clayton, sent to the Canucks.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2026
The Elevate Prize Catalyst Award is dedicated to acknowledging figures who use their power and influence to inspire positive global action, providing recipients with $250,000 in unrestricted funding to advance their mission and work.
—Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 23 Jan. 2026
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“Unrestricted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unrestricted. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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