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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 First Amendment protects individuals' religious freedom from government interference.
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Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
Autonomous vehicles promise greater safety, freedom and independence for all kinds of people.
—Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
Many read a disconnect from friends and family as loneliness, but the roaring highs and lows of Nothing’s About to Happen to Me reckon with freedom from social obligations and mores.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2026
Zuraff’s case has become the latest flashpoint in Florida’s debate over medical freedom, as video footage of state workers visiting her house in 2024 circulates online.
—Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
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Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
Autonomous vehicles promise greater safety, freedom and independence for all kinds of people.
—Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
Many read a disconnect from friends and family as loneliness, but the roaring highs and lows of Nothing’s About to Happen to Me reckon with freedom from social obligations and mores.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2026
Zuraff’s case has become the latest flashpoint in Florida’s debate over medical freedom, as video footage of state workers visiting her house in 2024 circulates online.
—Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for freedom
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The label, founded 25 years ago, has not turned a profit since 2017, yet McCartney chose full independence.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Mar. 2026
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That emphasis on independence is not accidental.—
K. H. Koehler,
USA Today,
4 Mar. 2026
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Because of a bright waning gibbous moon on that night, many fainter meteors will be washed out, particularly in the northern latitudes.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
3 Mar. 2026
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In mid-twilight, about 45 minutes after sunset from latitude 40 degrees north, Mercury will stand 9 degrees above the horizon nearly due west, and 7 degrees to the lower left of Venus.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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Mastering nuclear technology therefore isn’t merely a technical achievement but proof of Iran’s sovereignty and advancement to the level of global powers.—
Abbas Al Lawati,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
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The Taliban, condemning Pakistan’s attacks as a violation of Afghan sovereignty, retaliated by attacking Pakistani military posts along the Durand Line.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
27 Feb. 2026
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The mayor cautioned that military action taken without congressional authorization sets a dangerous precedent and urged efforts to restore stability through diplomacy rather than further violence.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
1 Mar. 2026
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If the attacks are not concluded in 60 days, the administration will have to go back to Congress and say the operation is complete, or work with Congress for an authorization to use force or a formal declaration of war.—
Javed Ali,
Fortune,
1 Mar. 2026
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However, the series does take some liberties with the timeline.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
27 Feb. 2026
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The seven-episode limited series (four of which were screened for review) is also an intensely curious character study that centers the damage done by repressed desires, as well as the liberty found in their uninhibited acceptance.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
26 Feb. 2026
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Despite just a one-goal margin of victory, Coastal Academy was in complete control from start to finish.—
Clark Fahrenthold,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
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The Stars then took control early Wednesday against Hill-Murray.—
Pioneer Press,
Twin Cities,
26 Feb. 2026
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On curved surfaces, parallel trajectories intersect—liberation movements that appear separate on maps organized around Euroamerican centers were always convergent in Afro-Asian circuits.—
Anel Rakhimzhanova,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2026
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At first, the city, which is near the Turkish border and has two hundred thousand residents, revelled in its liberation.—
Anand Gopal,
New Yorker,
28 Feb. 2026
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From Demna’s star-studded, dramatic first Gucci show to a bold Fendi debut from Maria Grazia Chiuri, with Uma Thurman and Monica Bellucci front row, and even a Madonna cameo at Dolce & Gabbana, this season in Milan packed plenty of celebrity power.—
Lucy Maguire,
Vogue,
2 Mar. 2026
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The central issue in Learning Resources--the authority of presidents to usurp congressional powers--would have never arisen, there would have been no court ruling or case to now discuss, if Republicans in Congress had defended their legislative authority from the outset.—
Bradley Gitz,
Arkansas Online,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Freedom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freedom. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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