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
During my 50-plus years as a Greenwich Village resident, the ethos of the park has always been freedom of self-expression.
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Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 8 May 2026
Like, what does freedom look like in your mind?
—Juan A. Ramírez, Vogue, 8 May 2026
The 54-year-old was awarded the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize for her fight against the oppression of women in Iran and her advocacy for human rights and freedom for all.
—Connor Greene, Time, 8 May 2026
As the moon meets Pluto, ultimate creative freedom can be a curse.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 8 May 2026
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Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 8 May 2026
Like, what does freedom look like in your mind?
—Juan A. Ramírez, Vogue, 8 May 2026
The 54-year-old was awarded the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize for her fight against the oppression of women in Iran and her advocacy for human rights and freedom for all.
—Connor Greene, Time, 8 May 2026
As the moon meets Pluto, ultimate creative freedom can be a curse.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 8 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for freedom
Noun
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The Athletic maintains full editorial independence.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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The Republic of Cuba declared its independence from the United States.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
Noun
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While the federal government has considerable latitude over entities that receive federal funds and do not comply with the executive order, legal challenges quickly followed.—
Chantz Martin OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
6 May 2026
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Because these meteors appear to radiate from a position low on the eastern horizon for mid-northern latitudes, watchers in the tropics are best placed.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
4 May 2026
Noun
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Allegations of sovereignty violations, civilian casualties, and lack of due process have prompted debates about the legality and morality of drone warfare under international humanitarian law.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
8 May 2026
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Ties strained Relations between Britain and China have been strained since a national security crackdown on sometimes violent pro-democracy protests in 2019 in Hong Kong, which was under British rule for 156 years before reverting to Chinese sovereignty almost three decades ago.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
8 May 2026
Noun
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And what's more, the president’s claim at the outset of your segment that no president has sought an authorization to use force is also simply wrong.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
3 May 2026
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Secretary Hegseth told your committee that the administration doesn't need congressional authorization to continue the war past 60 days because the clock pauses because of the ceasefire.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 May 2026
Noun
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In it, Hayek cautioned against the growing intellectual and political notions that disregarded liberty in favor of central planning of economic affairs.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
8 May 2026
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The Artist had to take some liberties with each fruit.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 May 2026
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Moving the Department of Education under the governor’s control just gives even more power to the same Sacramento insiders who have turned our schools into some of the worst in the country.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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As Polis has discovered, firm Democratic control doesn’t translate into a unified vision for the state.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
8 May 2026
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That was celebrated by the lefties as liberation, or something stupid like that.—
Joe Kinsey OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
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Activists have staged protests on the beach in Wismar calling for its liberation, while others have supported new ideas about how the whale could be transported.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Once fierce rivals, the two men were responsible for the country’s first peaceful transfer of power between parties, after Jefferson and his Democratic-Republican Party defeated Adams and the Federalists in the election of 1800.—
Jelani Cobb,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Meanwhile, the Marlins are sending catcher Agustin Ramirez to Triple-A after an uneven first five weeks in which his power declined, his defense remained poor and base running errors frustrated the team.—
Barry Jackson,
Sun Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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“Freedom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freedom. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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