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as in independence
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
The freedom to roleplay is one aspect that sets First Light apart from other Bond games.
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Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 28 May 2026
Consistent application of these strategies can lead to significant results within six months, transforming a high-revenue grind into a truly scalable business with predictable demand and greater freedom.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Her work with Chloe Bailey, a regular collaborator who gives her full creative freedom, is a perfect example.
—Susan Akyeampong, Allure, 27 May 2026
If Illinois can give hairstylists some freedom, thousands of hardworking entrepreneurs would get a new door to opportunity.
—Eric Zamparripa, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
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Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 28 May 2026
Consistent application of these strategies can lead to significant results within six months, transforming a high-revenue grind into a truly scalable business with predictable demand and greater freedom.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Her work with Chloe Bailey, a regular collaborator who gives her full creative freedom, is a perfect example.
—Susan Akyeampong, Allure, 27 May 2026
If Illinois can give hairstylists some freedom, thousands of hardworking entrepreneurs would get a new door to opportunity.
—Eric Zamparripa, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for freedom
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South African lawmakers chose a critic of President Cyril Ramaphosa to head an inquiry into whether the head of state should face impeachment, in a move seen as preserving the probe’s independence.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
3 June 2026
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The overhaul sought by some GOP lawmakers has sparked fears in both states that the changes, if implemented, would threaten judicial independence and politicize the judiciary.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
3 June 2026
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Geomagnetic storms can supercharge Earth's auroras, pushing them farther into mid-latitudes than usual.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
3 June 2026
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In that announcement, Pelosi thanked San Francisco voters for giving her wide latitude to be a fearless voice in Washington.—
Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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The governors, Alfonso Durazo of Sonora and Américo Villarreal Anaya of Tamaulipas, denied any wrongdoing and called accusations against them an attempt to undermine Mexican sovereignty.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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India is also pushing for AI sovereignty, spurred in part by Beijing and Washington’s tightening grip on their tech and infrastructure.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
3 June 2026
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Well, this was a controversial authorization.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
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Administration officials previously have argued that the War Powers Act, which requires congressional authorization for military action lasting more than 60 days, doesn’t apply to Iran because of the ceasefire.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
7 June 2026
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Consequently, there was no hidden trove of economic liberty that Lynn’s acolytes could unlock with more determined regulation.—
Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
26 May 2026
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The Vatican insists that a later bull, Sublimis Deus in 1537, reaffirmed that Indigenous peoples shouldn’t be deprived of their liberty or the possession of their property, and weren’t to be enslaved.—
Nicole Winfield,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2026
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The iXi trolley uses two cameras and GPS that’s pre-loaded with maps of more than 40,000 courses to autonomously steer itself, with players able to issue commands via hand gestures or voice control.—
Jack Bantock,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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Finance teams gain earlier cost visibility, improving margin control and sustainability and sourcing teams can evaluate material impact, availability and waste implications.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
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At many points, this project investigates mothers who are men or nongendered, but who care for other Black people, especially in the pursuit of liberation from oppression.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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According to the Museum, more than 150,000 troops participated in the invasion, one of the largest amphibious military operations in history and a pivotal step toward the liberation of Western Europe.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
7 June 2026
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Federal officials this year sent water from the upstream Flaming Gorge Reservoir to Lake Powell to stave off an emergency where water levels in the lower reservoir fall so low that water no longer flows through the dam’s power turbines — the only safe way to release water for extended periods.—
Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
7 June 2026
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That still left a lot of the two-time league champion’s star power exposed to be plucked by the four new teams looking to fill rosters.—
Tom Carothers,
Twin Cities,
7 June 2026
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“Freedom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freedom. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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