as in adventurous
inclined or willing to take risks
free-swinging entrepreneurs who could see that the future lay in biotech and were willing to stake everything on that vision
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Recent Examples of free-swinging
That production likely overstates the free-swinging Lugo’s upside, but the 21-year-old has more raw power than his slight frame would suggest, along with above-average speed and experience playing six different positions in the minors.
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Aaron Gleeman, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Reliever Luke Weaver walked the free-swinging Ceddanne Rafaela, gave up a hustle double to Nick Sogard, then surrendered the go-ahead two-run single to pinch-hitter Masataka Yoshida that ultimately proved to be the deciding blow.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
This streamlined technology enables a free-swinging knee and regenerative braking, which charges the battery during use with energy that would typically be dissipated when the foot hits the ground.
—IEEE Spectrum, 17 July 2020
Aaron Gleeman, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Reliever Luke Weaver walked the free-swinging Ceddanne Rafaela, gave up a hustle double to Nick Sogard, then surrendered the go-ahead two-run single to pinch-hitter Masataka Yoshida that ultimately proved to be the deciding blow.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
This streamlined technology enables a free-swinging knee and regenerative braking, which charges the battery during use with energy that would typically be dissipated when the foot hits the ground.
—IEEE Spectrum, 17 July 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for free-swinging
Adjective
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Immortalized by Mark Twain, the Mississippi River is a symbol of America’s adventurous spirit.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2026
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The menu features crowd-pleasing staples like shrimp and grits, hush puppies, and pimento cheese, while more adventurous eaters can try fried alligator.—
Abby Price,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Apr. 2026
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Supported by her friend Nikki, portrayed by Jenny Slate, the FX miniseries, based on a podcast of the same name, celebrates female friendship and sexuality while crafting a poignant and daring narrative about living fully in the face of death.—
Patrick Hipes,
Deadline,
23 Apr. 2026
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The first films are often freer, more daring and fearless, having an individual voice and to champion those is absolutely essential.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Cox always had a chip on his shoulder, but also seemed invincible — and fearless.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2026
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From a legacy icon to a comeback story to one of the game’s most fearless dressers, the lineup reads like a brand deck designed to bridge generations.—
Ryan Brennan
April 7,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2026
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His choreography, recreated from his work on the show, delivers big, bold, classic Broadway dance sequences that feel ripped from another era in the best way.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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This transit favors bold thinking backed by follow-through.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Free-swinging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/free-swinging. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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