freedoms

plural of freedom
1
as in independencies
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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2
as in latitudes
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 freedoms Otero Alcántara has been the highest profile dissident jailed in Cuba since the July 11, 2021, protests over Cuba’s lack of freedoms and worsening economy. Patrick Oppmann, CNN Money, 17 July 2026 In recent years, those freedoms have been demonized, Levinson acknowledged, which is why people can’t take democracy for granted. Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2026 Individual freedoms depend upon access to a judge who cannot be removed from office for an unpopular decision. Tom Campbell, Oc Register, 4 July 2026 Several said the American dream has become a reality, offering them economic opportunities, newfound freedoms, and a better quality of life. Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 4 July 2026 Carrie Underwood, Gary Sinise and other stars have publicly expressed their love for America over the years, using their platforms to celebrate the country's values, freedoms and those who serve it. Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026 Rather than electoral politics, many people seem more concerned with everyday problems such as purchasing power and the decline of public services against a backdrop of shrinking political, media and union freedoms. ABC News, 2 July 2026 Press freedoms across Africa are already fragile, with most nations ranking in the lower half of an influential press freedoms index, while numerous recent coups have contributed to a weakening of democratic norms in parts of the continent. Jenny Vaughan, semafor.com, 29 June 2026 Second, Landor’s case gained support from many groups typically at odds over how to protect religious freedoms – groups disappointed with this week’s decision. Charles J. Russo, The Conversation, 26 June 2026
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Noun
  • Kings were killed, rights proclaimed, independences declared.
    Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
Noun
  • That could again bring aurora to northerly latitudes, although the timing and strength of any CME impact remain uncertain.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • Viewing times and positions are best suited for observers at mid-northern latitudes; check a local skywatching app for exact timing in your area.
    Joe Rao, Space.com, 8 July 2026
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  • Each family member took creative liberties with their Halloween costumes in 2021, dressing up as everything from an adorable pumpkin to a football player.
    Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 10 July 2026
  • Though their creative liberties leaned in different directions, neither was a particular stickler for the truth.
    Rosemary Counter, Vanity Fair, 6 July 2026
Noun
  • This platform streamlines patient access to therapies by connecting drug makers, prescribers, and pharmacies, effectively reducing barriers like financial hurdles and prior authorizations.
    Bruce Japsen, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • He is accused of not checking work authorizations before hiring laborers, according to the Post.
    Irene Wright, USA Today, 26 June 2026
Noun
  • The Black Sea region stands out as a canvas of chokepoints and competing sovereignties, of energy routes and grain corridors, of overlapping jurisdictions and unresolved conflicts.
    Galip Dalay, Time, 19 Aug. 2025
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  • While the team waits for a few more approvals and licenses, Moussavou says the drone can go out and clean clients’ buildings as soon as the next month or two.
    Delia Rose Sauer, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
  • Robertson said that Sheetz decided to quit VMware because Broadcom’s changes, which include eliminating perpetual licenses in favor of subscriptions to large bundles, forced the retail chain’s hand.
    Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 15 July 2026
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  • The wonky physics can't be too wonky, because janky controls can go from amusing to annoying pretty quickly.
    Jason Bennett, Arkansas Online, 19 July 2026
  • Missiles have been fired from drones before, but those were remote-piloted aircraft with a human operating the flight controls from the ground.
    David Szondy July 18, New Atlas, 19 July 2026
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  • Spain is deepening its embrace of the Chinese car industry even as other European powers call for protectionist measures to shield local automakers.
    J.D. Capelouto, semafor.com, 16 July 2026
  • The Supreme Court didn’t buy it, ruling in February that the president couldn’t use the emergency powers law to impose tariffs at all.
    Paul Wiseman, Fortune, 16 July 2026

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“Freedoms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freedoms. Accessed 21 Jul. 2026.

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