1
as in independence
the state of being free from the control or power of another
we owe our freedom to the untold numbers of soldiers who have fought in our nation's wars since its founding
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as in latitude
the right to act or move freely
as special guests of the owners, the youngsters had full freedom of the resort and its private beach
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Recent Examples of freedom
That gives Bruni Tedeschi, Marcello and his co-writers Letizia Russo and Guido Silei a lot of freedom to mold this influential giant of the 19th century stage during a transitional period toward the end of her life.
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David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2025
What, exactly, does freedom look like?
—Carmen Maria MacHado, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2025
Dexter begins frantically searching the paperwork for something that could point him toward the eight-digit vault code that could grant him freedom.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 5 Sep. 2025
Supporters in the theatrical, broadcast and social impact space including Film Forum, PBS’ Independent Lens, ROCO Films, Kanopy and a cohort of organizations defending the freedom to read including PEN America, the American Library Association and Penguin Random House.
—Giana Levy, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
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David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2025
What, exactly, does freedom look like?
—Carmen Maria MacHado, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2025
Dexter begins frantically searching the paperwork for something that could point him toward the eight-digit vault code that could grant him freedom.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 5 Sep. 2025
Supporters in the theatrical, broadcast and social impact space including Film Forum, PBS’ Independent Lens, ROCO Films, Kanopy and a cohort of organizations defending the freedom to read including PEN America, the American Library Association and Penguin Random House.
—Giana Levy, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for freedom
Noun
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The Athletic maintains full editorial independence.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Despite the change, the country remains home to the longest-running civil war in the world since gaining its independence from the United Kingdom in 1948.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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Canada, the United Kingdom and Australia have recently updated their recommendations for pregnant women, with significantly more activity suggested than before as well as much greater latitude for athletes.—
Starre Vartan,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
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In the coastal Pacific, by contrast, cool waters flow in from higher latitudes and rarely allow ocean temperatures to exceed the high 70s.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
5 Sep. 2025
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Gil Pinto thanked Araghchi for Tehran's support and emphasized the importance of respecting Venezuela's sovereignty.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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Manu individuals are beginning to blend food sovereignty with the desire to reconnect with the source of their meals.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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The move irked Republicans in Congress who, in July, moved to ban restoring any Confederate names in this year's defense authorization bill.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Sep. 2025
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Being undocumented in the United States, whether by crossing the border without authorization or overstaying a visa, is typically considered a civil violation rather than a criminal offense.—
Caroll Alvarado,
CNN Money,
6 Sep. 2025
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Another liberty was taken when choosing a location.—
Tomris Laffly,
Time,
6 Sep. 2025
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Under state law, the lawsuit also brings forward allegations of assault and battery, liberty deprivation/false imprisonment, invasion of privacy and negligent training, supervision and retention.—
Olivia Lloyd,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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Somehow, the Hollywood star was still welcomed into the cockpit by the starstruck flight crew and allowed to briefly take control of the airliner.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Shut out of control of the White House and both chambers of Congress, Democrats are seeking to rebuild their brand with the American electorate following a poor performance during the 2024 presidential election.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Charlie, is there more anxiety or liberation in the short-film format as opposed to a feature?—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
8 Sep. 2025
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Black Emotional and Mental Health (BEAM)BEAM is a training, movement-building and grant-making organization dedicated to the healing, wellness and liberation of Black communities.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
6 Sep. 2025
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The company posted 6,955 lines of assembly language code to GitHub under an MIT license, allowing anyone to freely use, modify, and distribute the code that helped launch the personal computer revolution.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
4 Sep. 2025
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And when the restaurant gets its liquor license, the bar in the middle of the dining room will begin serving drinks.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Freedom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freedom. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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