1
as in autonomy
the state of being free from the control or power of another
we owe our freedom to the untold numbers of soldiers who have fought in our nation's wars since its founding
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as in latitude
the right to act or move freely
as special guests of the owners, the youngsters had full freedom of the resort and its private beach
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Recent Examples of freedom
For Ana Sofia Pelaez, the fight for Cuban freedom is deeply personal — woven through generations.
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Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 June 2025
Petitioners argue that denial of opt-outs infringes upon religious freedom and parental rights, while school officials assert the importance of comprehensive, inclusive instruction.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 June 2025
Why can’t Apple give me the same freedom of choice with Finder folders?
—Edward Mendelson, PC Magazine, 3 June 2025
Dylan, a baker’s apprentice, wants to marry her; their journey on his moped is one of the film’s loveliest sequences, an image of freedom and happiness that suggests such a life might be within reach.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 24 May 2025
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Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 June 2025
Petitioners argue that denial of opt-outs infringes upon religious freedom and parental rights, while school officials assert the importance of comprehensive, inclusive instruction.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 June 2025
Why can’t Apple give me the same freedom of choice with Finder folders?
—Edward Mendelson, PC Magazine, 3 June 2025
Dylan, a baker’s apprentice, wants to marry her; their journey on his moped is one of the film’s loveliest sequences, an image of freedom and happiness that suggests such a life might be within reach.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 24 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for freedom
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The study's authors and outside experts point to the job-demand-control model—a theory that suggests autonomy (control over tasks and schedules) buffers against job stress and its physiological effects.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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In January 2022, Dow spoke candidly with CBS This Morning about how childhood stardom had led him to feel a lack of autonomy.—
Meredith Wilshere,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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Researchers analyzed more than 50 avian fossils unearthed in northern Alaska—including bones from embryos and hatchlings—and found evidence that birds have been nesting at Arctic latitudes since at least 73 million years ago, during the Cretaceous period.—
Sara Hashemi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
2 June 2025
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The possibility of displays of the aurora borealis at more southerly latitudes comes from a spike in solar activity, which is currently at a 23-year high due to the current solar maximum period.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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The next wave of policy will not be about fine-tuning compliance frameworks but will be about defending digital sovereignty.—
Emil Sayegh,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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Though voting occurred solely within Venezuelan borders, the act was a clear assertion of sovereignty.—
Antonio Maria Delgado,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
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This agency oversees the authorization for manufacturing firms to sell and distribute these vaccines as part of an official USDA animal disease control program.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 May 2025
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This withdrawal came following the company’s public announcement to increase its share repurchase authorization to $750 million and commit to utilize $200 million of such authorization over the next three months and $500 million within the next 12 months.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
31 May 2025
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The Athletic maintains full editorial independence.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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The region’s hip-hop culture is known for its independence and insular spirit born of a combination of pimp culture, Black Panther ideology, and funk music.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
30 May 2025
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2025
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Make sure the tires reconnect with the road - During the skid, wait until the tires reconnect with the road and then gently straighten the wheels to regain control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 June 2025
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This visit was very important signal for our partners that Kyiv, much more safety right now, and also very important signal that Great Britain stay together with Ukraine, support Ukraine -- support our country in the fight for our freedom, for our independency.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2022
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Yet the careful reader will appreciate the significance of the Puritan Cromwell’s independency.—
Barton Swaim,
WSJ,
27 Dec. 2021
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Once captured, police said Lopez-Infante will be charged with leaving the scene of a personal injury accident, failure to render aid/file an accident report, attempted evidence tampering, and driving without a license/insurance.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2025
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The previous committee report found that of the 148 grassroots music venues lost in 2023, approximately 22 percent closed due to operational issues, such as the revocation of premises licences or unachievable license renewal terms.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
4 June 2025
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“Freedom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freedom. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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