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
Pyongyang has continued to exercise significant control over the population and severely restrict the rights and freedoms of its population, and that has only gotten more intense over the last decade.
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Mike Brest, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
Demerzel could not break free of her programming; Day pleads for a freedom not granted.
—Jp Mangalindan, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
But, whether Bridge Crew 2 is VR-exclusive or not, the freedom to roam the ship is a must-have for us.
—Daryl Baxter, Space.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Having the shop has also given them the freedom to experience their own personal joys, such as attending the Texas Rangers home opener every year and taking summer vacations with their families.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Sep. 2025
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Mike Brest, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
Demerzel could not break free of her programming; Day pleads for a freedom not granted.
—Jp Mangalindan, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
But, whether Bridge Crew 2 is VR-exclusive or not, the freedom to roam the ship is a must-have for us.
—Daryl Baxter, Space.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Having the shop has also given them the freedom to experience their own personal joys, such as attending the Texas Rangers home opener every year and taking summer vacations with their families.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for freedom
Noun
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The craft seller at a roadside market is earning her independence.—
Daniel Scheffler,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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The trial and prosecution of Bolsonaro became a test for the independence of Brazilian judiciary, which did not buckle under domestic or international political pressure.—
Adriana Carranca,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
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The 20-to-30 degrees of galactic latitude, both north and south of the galactic plane, were dubbed the Zone of Avoidance in the late 19th century, because while there were huge numbers of spiral nebulae elsewhere, all across the sky, there were none found in or near the plane of the Milky Way.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
12 Sep. 2025
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Underwater ecosystems span Japan’s islands and latitudes.—
Terry Ward,
AFAR Media,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Peace cannot be achieved by ceding sovereignty.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Sep. 2025
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As with much of the South China Sea, Beijing asserts sovereignty over wide swaths of territory that overlap with claims by other governments—including the Philippines.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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The station stated that the volunteer acted without authorization and in direct violation of Radio Boise policies by making those comments on social media.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
13 Sep. 2025
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In 2021, at the height of the pandemic, Kennedy petitioned the Food and Drug Administration to revoke authorization of COVID-19 vaccines and refrain from approving any future COVID-19 vaccines.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
12 Sep. 2025
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Timchenko emphasizes that personal liberties enable speed and innovation, allowing entrepreneurs to mobilize resources and execute projects efficiently and effectively.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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And even some vaccine proponents are supporting the new policy in the name of promoting individual liberties.—
Mike Lillis,
The Hill,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Somehow, the Hollywood star was still welcomed into the cockpit by the starstruck flight crew and allowed to briefly take control of the airliner.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Shut out of control of the White House and both chambers of Congress, Democrats are seeking to rebuild their brand with the American electorate following a poor performance during the 2024 presidential election.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The ability to drive may feel like liberation.—
Henrietta Moore,
Fortune,
16 Sep. 2025
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Education explicitly oriented toward liberation—not that which either explicitly or implicitly upholds the status quo—is vital to the process of conscientization.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The man eventually produced his Real ID, a type of special drivers license that requires someone to show proof of legal residence.—
Erin Mansfield,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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The biggest concerns have been higher costs driven by a shift from perpetual licenses to subscriptions and the bundling of products into fewer, more expensive SKUs and a reduction in the number of channel partners that are allowed to resell VMware technologies.—
Scharon Harding,
ArsTechnica,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Freedom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freedom. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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