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as in public
freely available for use or participation by all
it's an unrestricted marathon—anyone can run in it
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2
as in flexible
not bound by rigid standards
the author of the book has an unrestricted view of what qualifies as "art"
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as in unlimited
not limited or specialized in application or purpose
an unrestricted license to operate a motor vehicle
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Recent Examples of unrestricted
In comparison to the states ranked higher in safety, Wyoming allows younger drivers to obtain an unrestricted license with passenger and nighttime restrictions ending six months after provisional licensure.
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Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
And the Ravens’ 2026 unrestricted free-agent class is primed to include key performers Mark Andrews, Isaiah Likely, Tyler Linderbaum, Odafe Oweh and Travis Jones.
—Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
He is still scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent at the end of the 2025 campaign.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Right now, state laws still guarantee compensatory mitigation in the Meadowlands and protect them from unrestricted development.
—Kyra Morris, The Atlantic, 22 Aug. 2025
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Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
And the Ravens’ 2026 unrestricted free-agent class is primed to include key performers Mark Andrews, Isaiah Likely, Tyler Linderbaum, Odafe Oweh and Travis Jones.
—Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
He is still scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent at the end of the 2025 campaign.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Right now, state laws still guarantee compensatory mitigation in the Meadowlands and protect them from unrestricted development.
—Kyra Morris, The Atlantic, 22 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unrestricted
Adjective
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Further surveys followed along with two public consultations attracting 60,000 people.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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And even in the approximately two dozen states where names are disclosed, winners are advised to avoid public scrutiny.—
Safiyah Riddle,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Sep. 2025
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Strategies will remain flexible to adjust to changing fire behavior, terrain, and resource availability.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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By learning from nature’s most flexible swimmer, the octopus, researchers hope to overcome these challenges and make underwater machines more capable, adaptable, and sustainable.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In addition to that, a membership gives you access to Prime Video, with unlimited streaming and original programming.—
Chad Murphy,
The Enquirer,
4 Sep. 2025
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Please consider supporting local journalism and getting unlimited digital access.—
Leah Olajide,
Freep.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The layout also includes a separate bedroom and bathroom, while the open living room has room for a sofa, TV stand, bookcase, and more.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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The 35-year-old Bohannon hopes to draw in audiences and artists who, like himself, may not come from a reggae background but are open to exploring new musical styles.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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Button it up and wear it like a sweater, or layer it over a tee for a more relaxed look.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Sep. 2025
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Fall’s offering includes voluminous trousers, sculptural dresses, relaxed suits, lots of knitwear and capsules for men in Motion Wool and Motion Nylon fabrics.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Unrestricted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unrestricted. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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