1
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
These actions seek to undermine the very fabric of the democracy on which the Council of Europe and its member States are founded by their destruction of individual freedoms, their suppression of political liberties and their blatant disregard for the rule of law.
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Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
By October 1942, requirements for freedom for single, mixed-race adults had also changed.
—Tracy Slater
july 10, Literary Hub, 10 July 2025
Advertisement The same has been true for religious freedom.
—Time, 10 July 2025
Tony, trapped in a dead-end job and a suffocating culture, danced for momentary freedom.
—arkansasonline.com, 10 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for freedom
Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
By October 1942, requirements for freedom for single, mixed-race adults had also changed.
—Tracy Slater
july 10, Literary Hub, 10 July 2025
Advertisement The same has been true for religious freedom.
—Time, 10 July 2025
Tony, trapped in a dead-end job and a suffocating culture, danced for momentary freedom.
—arkansasonline.com, 10 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for freedom
Recent Examples of Synonyms for freedom
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One of its most disastrous legacies of the Partition is the dispute over the former princely state of Jammu and Kashmir, which erupted into a war between India and Pakistan soon after independence and left Kashmir divided between the two countries after a ceasefire.—
Sam Dalrymple,
Time,
14 July 2025
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Wednesday, July 23 Patriotic music: Musician Vincent Young will perform music celebrating 250 years of American independence at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 23.—
Pomerado News,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 July 2025
Noun
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The times and dates given apply to mid-northern latitudes.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Participating in the type of cover-up his supporters decry The backlash over the Trump administration's memo and the president's defense of Bondi has been swift and intense from supporters who have given him wide latitude in the past.—
Stephen Fowler,
NPR,
14 July 2025
Noun
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The East Asian neighbors have two ongoing disputes in the East China Sea: one over the sovereignty of the uninhabited Senkaku island group—administered by Tokyo but claimed by Beijing as the Diaoyu Islands—and the other over energy exploration in the region.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
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With strong regulatory foresight and a commitment to digital sovereignty, the region is turning trust and transparency into competitive advantages.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Noun
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The wastewater testing program would need authorization from the legislature.—
Vivian Jones,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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To do so, however, requires authorization by the federal government.—
Chris Sims,
The Courier-Journal,
2 July 2025
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That same spirit — to broaden our embrace of liberty with each generation — has marked the arc of American progress.—
Sam Raus,
Oc Register,
13 July 2025
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These actions seek to undermine the very fabric of the democracy on which the Council of Europe and its member States are founded by their destruction of individual freedoms, their suppression of political liberties and their blatant disregard for the rule of law.—
Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
Noun
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As air boss of the USS Midway, Jumper guided scores of evacuation helicopters onto the aircraft carrier’s deck during a chaotic, hair-raising 30-hour period in April 1975, as North Vietnamese forces were taking control of Saigon.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 July 2025
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Nothing The best wireless earbuds for most people, Nothing's Ear (a) (8/10, WIRED Recommends) sound and look great, and have decent noise cancellation, good battery life, and great touch controls.—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
11 July 2025
Noun
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In truth, planning is the ultimate act of love and liberation.—
Jehan Crump‑Gibson,
Essence,
10 July 2025
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The group was founded in 1951 after a dynamic period of accelerated change and growth in Iraq following the nation’s liberation from British rule in 1932.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Candidates made promises to boost small businesses in Detroit a day after the city approved changes to cut red tape in obtaining a business license.—
Dana Afana,
Freep.com,
10 July 2025
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Indiana uses a point system for traffic violations, and accumulating 20 points within two years can lead to license suspension.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
10 July 2025
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“Freedom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freedom. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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