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
The move offered the Mavericks financial flexibility and freedom to build around Cooper Flagg as the new franchise centerpiece.
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Mike Curtis, Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026
For more than 60 years, the Ford Mustang Convertible has symbolized freedom, adventure and wind-in-the-hair fun.
—Jason Fogelson, AJC.com, 20 Mar. 2026
Supply chain due diligence should also address wage violations, unsafe workplaces, restrictions on workers’ freedom of association and environmental harms.
—Anna Bryher, Sourcing Journal, 20 Mar. 2026
Exciting changes will bring you increased personal freedom this year.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 19 Mar. 2026
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Mike Curtis, Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026
For more than 60 years, the Ford Mustang Convertible has symbolized freedom, adventure and wind-in-the-hair fun.
—Jason Fogelson, AJC.com, 20 Mar. 2026
Supply chain due diligence should also address wage violations, unsafe workplaces, restrictions on workers’ freedom of association and environmental harms.
—Anna Bryher, Sourcing Journal, 20 Mar. 2026
Exciting changes will bring you increased personal freedom this year.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 19 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for freedom
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The crisis transformed the American auto market, making smaller foreign cars like Toyotas and Datsuns permanent fixtures and prompting the shift toward energy independence.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Mar. 2026
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In 2026, the vibrant celebration of Mexican independence and culture will still take over parts of Civic Center, while shutting down Broadway just east of the park.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
18 Mar. 2026
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Depending on how bad the pest ruined plants in a particular latitude, the farmer either made it financially, or borrowed more from the bank to eat during the winter.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Mar. 2026
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The state’s Board of Nursing once had broad latitude to approve, or deny, new nursing programs and oversee existing ones.—
Annie Martin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 Mar. 2026
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The event will highlight 19th-century historical figure Antonio Garra, who fought for the rights and sovereignty of Southern California and Northern Baja tribes.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Mar. 2026
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The new carrier is not just a military platform but a symbol of national sovereignty and the ability to act independently on the global stage.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Mar. 2026
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Citizenship and Immigration Services might grant their renewal but apply it to the date of their application instead of the end of the previous work authorization, effectively giving them less time.—
Gregory Royal Pratt,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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The 45-year-old was caught in a sudden shift by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation that now requires applicants to provide proof of legal authorization to be in the United States.—
Emiliano Tahui Gómez,
Austin American Statesman,
15 Mar. 2026
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West pleaded guilty in 2000 to five counts of taking indecent liberties with children and was released from state custody in 2006, the (Raleigh) News & Observer reported in 2012 when West stepped down as an alternate delegate to the Republican National Convention over revelations about his past.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Mar. 2026
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The hopes and prayers of liberty loving people everywhere march with you.—
Peter Lucas,
Boston Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
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But that 34-day war only further enhanced Hezbollah’s position in Lebanon as a powerful armed militia, operating outside of government reach while at the same time — particularly since 2008 – actually being part of the government and having effective control over it.—
Asher Kaufman,
The Conversation,
20 Mar. 2026
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The Wall Dancers traces how freedom and state control evolved online — a dynamic that may influence the artificial intelligence race.—
Timothy McLaughlin,
Bloomberg,
20 Mar. 2026
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Ferrer was finally released last year but sent into exile in the United States as a condition for his liberation.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2026
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Later this month, the Jewish community will celebrate Passover, a holiday that commemorates the liberation of Jewish people from enslavement in ancient Egypt.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
13 Mar. 2026
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The star power between the United States and Dominican Republic arguably rivaled any matchup seen on a baseball diamond before.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
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Some runways really have that brain chemistry-altering power, and the spectacle that Marc Jacobs created for the Louis Vuitton fall 2012 show is one such example.—
Rosie Jarman,
Vogue,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Freedom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freedom. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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