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
His story is a call to action for anyone, particularly those from marginalized communities, who seek freedom.
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Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 10 May 2025
Elsbeth solves the crime and gets her freedom just in time to say goodbye to her bestie Kaya Blanke (Carra Patterson), who is leaving for a prestigious task force training in Washington D.C.
—Alamin Yohannes, EW.com, 9 May 2025
In this dark comedy, Bud’s own fictionally fatal mishap may be the thing to give him a second chance at freedom and life.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 1 May 2025
The Times of India reported on Tuesday that Modi has given the military the operational freedom to decide on the mode, targets, and timing of the response to the attack in Kashmir.
—Chris Massaro, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2025
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Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 10 May 2025
Elsbeth solves the crime and gets her freedom just in time to say goodbye to her bestie Kaya Blanke (Carra Patterson), who is leaving for a prestigious task force training in Washington D.C.
—Alamin Yohannes, EW.com, 9 May 2025
In this dark comedy, Bud’s own fictionally fatal mishap may be the thing to give him a second chance at freedom and life.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 1 May 2025
The Times of India reported on Tuesday that Modi has given the military the operational freedom to decide on the mode, targets, and timing of the response to the attack in Kashmir.
—Chris Massaro, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for freedom
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In December 1970, Pakistan held parliamentary elections amid widespread demands by Bengalis for greater autonomy.—
Simon Montlake,
Christian Science Monitor,
16 May 2025
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The law is working exactly as intended — helping people facing unbearable suffering to die on their own terms, with dignity and autonomy.—
Christie Golemb,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 May 2025
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Elevation is the only way to seek cooler climate conditions and balance latitude.—
John Mariani,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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Some parts of Ryugu appear almost striped – the middle latitudes are redder, while the poles look more blue.—
Mary Magnuson,
The Conversation,
13 May 2025
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Even after the restoration of full sovereignty with German reunification in 1990, German officials still trod lightly.—
Mark I. Vail,
The Conversation,
16 May 2025
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As a result, its ability to translate regulatory ambitions into digital sovereignty is limited.—
Ian Bremmer,
Foreign Affairs,
13 May 2025
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Camacho and Castle charge that Ground Game LA has continued to profit off their work without authorization, even after blocking their access to the site, and are seeking nearly $5 million in damages.—
Matt Hamilton,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2025
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In April, Border Patrol agents recorded roughly 8,400 apprehensions of migrants who had crossed the U.S.-Mexico border without authorization, according to the preliminary Department of Homeland Security statistics, which have not been officially published.—
Camilo Montoya-Galvez,
CBS News,
1 May 2025
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The Athletic maintains full editorial independence.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
18 May 2025
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Her mission is to empower these individuals through transformative life and career coaching, fostering personal growth, independence and long-term well-being.—
Julie Kratz,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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By pinpointing high-privilege users and monitoring data-sharing behaviors, Reco assists CISOs in implementing stricter access controls.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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China has increased export controls on rare earths including some critical to the defense industry and added more American companies to its export control and unreliable entity lists, restricting their business with and in China.—
Jamey Keaten,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 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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Police believe many surrenders are made by people who have no license to carry the guns or might have obtained them illegally.—
David Greising,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2025
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It will be certified in the U.S. as an FAA Part 103 ultralight experimental aircraft that does not require a pilot’s license to fly, with similar ultralight designations in other countries.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
9 May 2025
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“Freedom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freedom. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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