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as in options
the power, right, or opportunity to choose
he doesn't want to go to the sales conference, but he doesn't have that liberty
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as in freedoms
the state of being free from the control or power of another
the hope that the country's first-ever elections will usher in a new era of liberty and respect for the rule of law
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Recent Examples of liberties
Guardrails must be placed inside legislation to ensure that Texans’ privacy, liberties, safety, job opportunities, and cognition are protected from the rise of Artificial Intelligence.
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Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
My issue isn’t with the liberties themselves—every good adaptation takes its share of them.
—Hannah Jocelyn, New Yorker, 13 Feb. 2026
This has drawn sustained criticism from civil-liberties and tech-advocacy groups as a form of warrantless, networked surveillance that can fuel over‑policing and bias.
—Ashley Lutz, Fortune, 11 Feb. 2026
Its structure is altered, key characters are significantly changed or missing entirely, and countless liberties are taken with the central relationship between Cathy and Heathcliff.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2026
Besson does take personal liberties with Stoker’s novel, though the bones remain.
—Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
The killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti in Minneapolis were the culmination of a year in which the administration has escalated its attacks on Americans’ fundamental liberties.
—Chris Mattei, Hartford Courant, 6 Feb. 2026
Besson takes real liberties with Stoker’s original saga too, hinting at a purposeful attempt to reframe Dracula as a sly romantic hero that winds up looking like just another ineffectual vampire movie instead.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 6 Feb. 2026
Most of it describes 27 ways in which the 13 colonies believed King George III and the British Parliament were violating their liberties.
—Washington Post, 3 Feb. 2026
Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
My issue isn’t with the liberties themselves—every good adaptation takes its share of them.
—Hannah Jocelyn, New Yorker, 13 Feb. 2026
This has drawn sustained criticism from civil-liberties and tech-advocacy groups as a form of warrantless, networked surveillance that can fuel over‑policing and bias.
—Ashley Lutz, Fortune, 11 Feb. 2026
Its structure is altered, key characters are significantly changed or missing entirely, and countless liberties are taken with the central relationship between Cathy and Heathcliff.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2026
Besson does take personal liberties with Stoker’s novel, though the bones remain.
—Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
The killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti in Minneapolis were the culmination of a year in which the administration has escalated its attacks on Americans’ fundamental liberties.
—Chris Mattei, Hartford Courant, 6 Feb. 2026
Besson takes real liberties with Stoker’s original saga too, hinting at a purposeful attempt to reframe Dracula as a sly romantic hero that winds up looking like just another ineffectual vampire movie instead.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 6 Feb. 2026
Most of it describes 27 ways in which the 13 colonies believed King George III and the British Parliament were violating their liberties.
—Washington Post, 3 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for liberties
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Alarms for doors and windows, smart locks or wearables that detect movement are other options that boost safety and can connect to the caregiver's smartphones.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
12 Feb. 2026
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Over half were additives typically added to ultraprocessed foods; the rest were more natural options, such as the use of lemon juice as a preservative or beet juice for color.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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But his emphasis on economic freedoms suggested Washington sees the current crisis as leverage to push for market reforms that would loosen the military’s grip on the economy.—
Nora Gamez Torres,
Miami Herald,
14 Feb. 2026
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Opinion offers bold defense for veterans’ speech rights Leon wrote forcefully in defense of protecting veterans’ speech freedoms.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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The success Darnold found led to choices in free agency, every player’s dream.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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Esteemed Venus is strolling into your 2nd House of Satisfaction, supporting thoughtful choices that align with your independent values and strengthen confidence through stewardship.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
10 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Liberties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liberties. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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