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the right to act or move freely
the new laws gave the police more latitude in dealing with suspected criminals
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Recent Examples of latitude
If one looks straight downward from Scorpius one encounters the teapot shape of stars that is Sagittarius; in mid southern latitudes the teapot shape is almost vertical.
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Jesse Emspak, Space.com, 24 July 2025
The era in which the United States enjoyed wide latitude to project military power all over the world is long over, and Washington cannot delay making adjustments to avoid a cycle of overspending and relative decline.
—Christopher S. Chivvis, Foreign Affairs, 23 July 2025
The guidelines aren’t mandatory, and Subramanian will have wide latitude in deciding Combs’ punishment.
—Jennifer Peltz, Chicago Tribune, 4 Aug. 2025
However, the law requires the county executive to conduct an open search process and is given broad latitude.
—Charles E. Sydnor, Baltimore Sun, 30 July 2025
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Jesse Emspak, Space.com, 24 July 2025
The era in which the United States enjoyed wide latitude to project military power all over the world is long over, and Washington cannot delay making adjustments to avoid a cycle of overspending and relative decline.
—Christopher S. Chivvis, Foreign Affairs, 23 July 2025
The guidelines aren’t mandatory, and Subramanian will have wide latitude in deciding Combs’ punishment.
—Jennifer Peltz, Chicago Tribune, 4 Aug. 2025
However, the law requires the county executive to conduct an open search process and is given broad latitude.
—Charles E. Sydnor, Baltimore Sun, 30 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for latitude
Noun
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So when an auction is slow, the Fed picks up the slack.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Tesla is lower by about 17% in 2025, hurt by rising competition and slack demand.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Now, some parents who are seeking political asylum are faced with a heartbreaking and frightening choice: Go back to the country where their life and/or freedom was threatened or stay in the United States and be separated from your child or children.—
Bea L. Hines,
Miami Herald,
15 Aug. 2025
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There is nonetheless greater media freedom in Ukraine — a prerequisite for Kyiv’s aspirations to EU membership.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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This language is favorable to the state but unions are hoping to find more leeway in future bargaining sessions over the topic.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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Give them leeway to customize them to fit their own distinct voice and aesthetic.—
Ismael El Qudsi,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Any restaurant names or trademarks in the names of our recipes are included solely for reference and do not indicate any authorization or approval by their owners.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Aug. 2025
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However, the company added, full authorization remains unavailable through select cable providers as ESPN resolves outstanding negotiations, meaning some cable subscribers will be unable to access content broadcast exclusively on the streaming service.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The Federal Reserve Act provides no authority for a Fed chair to remove another member of the Board of Governors.—
Ann Saphir,
Freep.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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But the Trump administration said the judge did not have the authority to weigh in.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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“Latitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/latitude. Accessed 29 Aug. 2025.
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