Thesaurus results for FREE HANDS

free hands

noun

plural of free hand

as in latitudes

the right to act or move freely gave him free hand in managing the club

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of free hands The free hands-on workshop is designed to show small business owners how artificial intelligence can help with marketing. — Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 19 July 2026 This art and literacy program at the library’s City Heights branch provides weekly, free hands-on art-making activities based on the museum’s collection. — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026 For a few seconds, the phones are overwhelmed by the free hands of fans who simply want to wave at Myers and maybe catch a smile or a wink in return. — Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 4 Sep. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for free hands

Noun

The Southern Delta Aquariids can produce up to 25 meteors per hour under ideal dark skies, particularly from southern latitudes.

— Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
What to read next Inside the Summer Triangle itself lies the Cygnus Star Cloud, one of the richest naked-eye sections of the Milky Way visible from northern latitudes.

— Jamie Carter, Space.com, 24 July 2026

Definition of latitudes

Noun

Inclusion on that list would prevent the machines from obtaining the wireless communication authorizations required to operate in the United States, effectively blocking their commercial sale nationwide.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 24 July 2026
Diplomas, certificates, apprenticeships, licenses, skills records, exam integrity proofs, work authorizations, and continuing education achievements should be able to attach over time.

— Raj Ananthanpillai, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of authorizations

Noun

America just blew out the candles on its 250th birthday — a moment to celebrate the freedoms and ideals that define us.

— Brendan Bechtel, Fortune, 25 July 2026
During public comments, most Eagle residents spoke about encroachment on their freedoms to shoot due to the lack of a dedicated shooting space.

— Noah Daly July 24, Idaho Statesman, 24 July 2026

Definition of freedoms

Noun

Beijing has appointed its own senior monks, maintained close surveillance and controls on religious expression, and faced allegations of cracking down on peaceful dissent and forcing the large-scale relocation of rural and nomadic Tibetans.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
Any information placed on this secondary display had to be available on the regular screen, and any controls available had to be available elsewhere.

— Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of controls

Browse Nearby Words

freehandedly

free hands

freehearted

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Free hands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/free%20hands. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of free hands

noun

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

colloquial

Popular in Grammar & Usage

7 Pairs of Commonly Confused Words

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

Is it 'nerve-racking' or 'nerve-wracking'?

'Sneaked' or 'Snuck': Which is correct?

Why does English have so many silent letters?

Popular in Wordplay

The Longest Long Words List

It's a Scorcher! Words for the Summer Heat

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

How long is a jiffy?

Even More Bird Names that Sound Like Insults (and Sometimes Are)

Popular

7 Pairs of Commonly Confused Words

The Longest Long Words List

It's a Scorcher! Words for the Summer Heat

Games & Quizzes