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
No stress, no pretense, just pure fun and freedom.
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Sandy Pierre, Refinery29, 7 Nov. 2025
The designers therefore had much more freedom to balance practicality with aesthetics.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 7 Nov. 2025
So, there’s just this real freedom to it.
—Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 7 Nov. 2025
Scott tried to buy his family’s freedom, but the widow turned him down.
—Equal Justice Initiative, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
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Sandy Pierre, Refinery29, 7 Nov. 2025
The designers therefore had much more freedom to balance practicality with aesthetics.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 7 Nov. 2025
So, there’s just this real freedom to it.
—Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 7 Nov. 2025
Scott tried to buy his family’s freedom, but the widow turned him down.
—Equal Justice Initiative, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for freedom
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Accessibility Nimmo Bay welcomes wheelchair users and guests with limited mobility—cabins and public spaces are accessible with staff support—but full independence can be challenging given the remote setting's rustic boardwalks, floating docks, and uneven natural terrain.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Jan. 2026
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Trump’s quips about acquiring the island have ignited international concerns about Greenland’s independence and sovereignty from lawmakers in Washington and NATO allies alike.—
Ashleigh Fields,
The Hill,
10 Jan. 2026
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But lawmakers have not formally declared war since World War II, granting presidents broad latitude to act unilaterally.—
Joey Cappelletti,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Jan. 2026
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Still, when considering NOAA's aurora view line, the northern lights are most visible in higher-latitude regions.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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The new agreement says that Ukraine’s sovereignty and its ability to defend itself are non-negotiable elements of any peace deal and warned that its self-defense is essential to its own security and wider Euro-Atlantic stability.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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Fundamentally, sending in our own military to make the arrest on foreign soil without the consent of the other country would still violate international law and the sovereignty of Venezuela.—
Elie Mystal,
Washington Post,
7 Jan. 2026
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However, attorneys representing businesses that sued the administration said using IEEPA in that way would require explicit authorization from Congress.—
Morgan Chalfant,
semafor.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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The agency, which handles employment authorization renewals, said its current processing time is four months in 80% of cases.—
Ethan Baron,
Mercury News,
7 Nov. 2025
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One of the characters del Toro takes the most liberties with is Elizabeth.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
8 Nov. 2025
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The 1931 Frankenstein took several creative liberties with Shelley's novel — including changing the protagonist's name.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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As the Palisades Fire burned out of control under hurricane-force winds, some residents chose to stay and fight, like Cort Wagner.—
Jeff Nguyen,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Later attention turned to flood control after a hurricane in the 1920s caused Lake Okeechobee to overflow, killing thousands.—
Amy Green,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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Where there was once bondage, there is now liberation.—
Essence,
Essence,
7 Jan. 2026
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Arnold Jerocki/Getty A public homage will take place at a nearby site for admirers of the woman whose image once symbolized France's postwar liberation and sensuality.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
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The experience also reinforced Madsen’s belief in the power of social media.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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Mophie's power bank has the functionality of a wireless MagSafe connection, with the convenience of a stand.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Freedom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freedom. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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