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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
The focus is not on price action but on utility and freedom money.
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Abubakar Nur Khalil,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
In its 250th year, America thrives as a living expression of God’s promise manifest through freedom.
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Sara O'Meara,
Baltimore Sun,
26 June 2026
The report also recommends creating a Presidential Medal of Religious Liberty and First Freedom Hero Awards to recognize people who have defended religious freedom and encourage broader public awareness of First Amendment protections.
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Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
26 June 2026
Over the next 37 minutes, Shook shows us what that freedom sounds like.
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Brad Sanders,
Pitchfork,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for freedom
Abubakar Nur Khalil,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
In its 250th year, America thrives as a living expression of God’s promise manifest through freedom.
—
Sara O'Meara,
Baltimore Sun,
26 June 2026
The report also recommends creating a Presidential Medal of Religious Liberty and First Freedom Hero Awards to recognize people who have defended religious freedom and encourage broader public awareness of First Amendment protections.
—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
26 June 2026
Over the next 37 minutes, Shook shows us what that freedom sounds like.
—
Brad Sanders,
Pitchfork,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for freedom
Recent Examples of Synonyms for freedom
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Unlike the 13 colonies that declared independence from Britain, both Florida colonies remained loyal to the British Crown throughout the American Revolution, according to historian and author Mike Bunn.
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The marker commemorates those who fought for independence in the Revolutionary War.
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Fin whales are typically found in deep, offshore waters in open seas, away from the coast, primarily in temperate to polar latitudes.
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Cesare Attolini was in an escapist mood for spring, taking cues from safari explorations and the European chic riviera destinations to provide the globe-trotting wealthy pack a wardrobe befitting different latitudes.
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Hezbollah denounces the deal as a threat to Lebanese sovereignty, while Israeli leaders vow not to cede ‘a millimeter’ until the group is fully disarmed.
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Hernandez frames message sovereignty as the answer to a question every leader needs to sit with.
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Patients must meet eligibility requirements, obtain a prescription and receive prior authorization approval through CMS before coverage begins.
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If a taxpayer needs help from someone like a return preparer or another third party who needs to access the taxpayer’s information to support a Kwong claim, the IRS requires an authorization form (IRS Form 8821).
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This visit was very important signal for our partners that Kyiv, much more safety right now, and also very important signal that Great Britain stay together with Ukraine, support Ukraine -- support our country in the fight for our freedom, for our independency.
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Yet the careful reader will appreciate the significance of the Puritan Cromwell’s independency.
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Residents of the peninsula are often reluctant to speak out publicly given the control Russia enforces on the ground.
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At-home routines give you more control over how aggressively your nails are filed and how gently polish is removed.
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The liberty with which we have been entrusted demands gratitude, certainly, but more than that, this gift calls us to action!
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Nor was Governor Trumbull alone in advocating for colonial rights and liberty.
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How to prepare before strong winds approach Trim tree branches away from your house and power lines.
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He was raised in Tiberias and Eilat, outside Israel’s traditional centers of power and influence.
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“Freedom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freedom. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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