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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
Tiffany secretly wants Carolyn’s career success and freedom.
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Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Over 500 people signed up to speak and, several hours into the hearing, the vast majority of those who testified had opposed the measure, calling it an example of government overreach and erosion of religious freedom.
—Katy Golvala, Hartford Courant, 24 Apr. 2026
Press freedom advocates said the FBI conduct described by the Times amounted to an abuse of power.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
The ruling Communist Party rarely permits freedoms such as independent public polling, so approval ratings don’t tell the tale.
—Gisela Salim-Peyer, The Atlantic, 23 Apr. 2026
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Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Over 500 people signed up to speak and, several hours into the hearing, the vast majority of those who testified had opposed the measure, calling it an example of government overreach and erosion of religious freedom.
—Katy Golvala, Hartford Courant, 24 Apr. 2026
Press freedom advocates said the FBI conduct described by the Times amounted to an abuse of power.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
The ruling Communist Party rarely permits freedoms such as independent public polling, so approval ratings don’t tell the tale.
—Gisela Salim-Peyer, The Atlantic, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for freedom
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But the king is expected to express the highest regard and friendship between the two countries on the 250th anniversary year of independence, creating what the palace called one of the greatest alliances in human history.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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The occasion was one of many events this year to celebrate the 250th anniversary of America’s independence from Britain, and this one was an address from the reigning British monarch.—
Aidan McLaughlin,
Vanity Fair,
29 Apr. 2026
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Second, the exact latitude of these plates was determined by analyzing magnetic minerals trapped within ancient rocks.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Apr. 2026
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They are commonly associated with powerful auroral substorms that occur somewhat regularly, especially in high-latitude regions like Arctic Norway.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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That's why Utah, a state that prides itself on sovereignty and small-government, is seeking federal help to revive a landmark that is culturally, environmentally and economically vital to the region.—
Saige Miller,
NPR,
24 Apr. 2026
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The Chinese version of Apple Maps doesn’t recognize the sovereignty of Taiwan, and the Chinese version of iOS excludes Taiwan’s flag from the emoji keyboard.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
24 Apr. 2026
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The ripples would be felt across the five boroughs, exacerbating our ongoing crisis of child poverty if TPS holders were to lose work authorization and no longer be able to provide for their children.—
Dr. Alister Martin,
New York Daily News,
26 Apr. 2026
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The Mexican leader said that support from Washington should be limited to intelligence sharing, while prohibiting on-the-ground actions with foreign agents without authorization from the federal government.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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In the American ideal, the government’s role is to protect individuals’ life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness.—
Robertas Bakula,
Oc Register,
23 Apr. 2026
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Some lawmakers and industry groups have raised concerns about personal freedom, enforcement challenges, and the growth of illicit tobacco markets, sparking debate over individual liberty and the role of the state in regulating personal behavior.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Apr. 2026
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Fiber-optic drones are not piloted via, for example, GPS signals or radio control.—
Melanie Lidman,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Why mosquito control matters beyond the bites For most gardeners, mosquitoes are about comfort — or the lack of it.—
Ryan Brennan,
Sacbee.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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Overcoming the decades-long generational belief that certain colors, prints, and fabrics are reserved for specific seasons and occasions—or worse, outright forbidden—has been one of today's greatest stylistic triumphs; if only for the sheer liberation of finally letting go of what others think.—
Lucía Tejo,
Glamour,
26 Apr. 2026
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The denomination emphasizes African Americans' dignity and liberation, Stahl said.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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The Stars’ 71 power-play goals ranked first in the NHL in 2025-26, and Johnston’s 27 were the second-most in a single season since the 2004-05 lockout.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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They're driven very much by power, domination, control.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Freedom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freedom. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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