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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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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
Ordinary citizens in Minnesota have rallied in large numbers to defend constitutional freedoms.
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Binaifer Nowrojee, Time, 30 Jan. 2026
Americans today enjoy longer lives, greater comfort, more opportunities and broader freedoms than their grandparents could have imagined.
—Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Relations have deteriorated over allegations of Chinese spying in Britain, China’s support for Russia in Moscow’s war on Ukraine and the crackdown on freedoms in Hong Kong, the former British colony that was returned to China in 1997.
—Ken Moritsugu, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
This is the time to defend democratic government, the rule of law, and the freedoms generations fought to secure.
—Arkansas Online, 28 Jan. 2026
Our way of life, our freedoms are under attack.
—Amelie Botbol, FOXNews.com, 27 Jan. 2026
This is about our fundamental rights and freedoms.
—Sacbee.com, 27 Jan. 2026
With the award, Washington is being recognized for her dedication to advocating for civic engagement and the protection of democratic freedoms.
—Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 23 Jan. 2026
Our loved ones fought and many died for these freedoms.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 22 Jan. 2026
Binaifer Nowrojee, Time, 30 Jan. 2026
Americans today enjoy longer lives, greater comfort, more opportunities and broader freedoms than their grandparents could have imagined.
—Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Relations have deteriorated over allegations of Chinese spying in Britain, China’s support for Russia in Moscow’s war on Ukraine and the crackdown on freedoms in Hong Kong, the former British colony that was returned to China in 1997.
—Ken Moritsugu, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
This is the time to defend democratic government, the rule of law, and the freedoms generations fought to secure.
—Arkansas Online, 28 Jan. 2026
Our way of life, our freedoms are under attack.
—Amelie Botbol, FOXNews.com, 27 Jan. 2026
This is about our fundamental rights and freedoms.
—Sacbee.com, 27 Jan. 2026
With the award, Washington is being recognized for her dedication to advocating for civic engagement and the protection of democratic freedoms.
—Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 23 Jan. 2026
Our loved ones fought and many died for these freedoms.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for freedoms
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Certain groups—such as those who live at northern latitudes, have darker skin pigmentation, or spend little time in the sun—may be particularly good candidates, according to Maizes.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
28 Jan. 2026
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Nor'easters usually develop in the latitudes between Georgia and New Jersey, within 100 miles east or west of the East Coast.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Jan. 2026
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The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' six-year pilot is using private companies with AI tools to process prior authorizations for and reduce spending on over a dozen treatments under traditional Medicare.—
Jillian Taylor,
StateImpact,
16 Jan. 2026
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Spanberger also wants to limit health insurers’ ability to require prior authorizations for medicines or treatments for people with long-term conditions.—
Judge Glock,
Washington Post,
9 Jan. 2026
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The remarks by Abbott, who is running for reelection, come amid a national debate over public safety and constitutional liberties at protests, stemming from the fatal shooting of 37-year-old ICU nurse Alex Pretti by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis.—
Karen Brooks Harper,
Dallas Morning News,
29 Jan. 2026
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The violence against our officers and the violations of religious liberties cannot be allowed to continue.—
Kyler Alvord,
PEOPLE,
25 Jan. 2026
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Mining for nickel, ironically a key component in eco-friendly EV batteries, caused significant sedimentation in Raja Ampat until the Indonesian government revoked most mining licences in mid-2025.—
Tristan Rutherford,
Robb Report,
26 Jan. 2026
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With the new opportunity comes new challenges for bringing these products and features to market, from acquiring licenses to managing costs.—
Daniel Webber,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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In lieu of complicated controls and systems, these games seized on the high-energy gameplay of intense dogfighting moments, boiling it down into arcadey combat that was more accessible to the masses.—
Alan Bradley,
Space.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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Then came write-downs of many of its iconic brands, like Kraft, Oscar Mayer, Maxwell House and Velveeta, in addition to a subpoena from the Securities and Exchange Commission related to its accounting policies and internal controls.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
31 Jan. 2026
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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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All of its radiance-granting powers are effectively put towards a scent that comes alive with glowy warmth, courtesy of the mandarin, magnolia, coconut, sandalwood, and other ingredients found within.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
30 Jan. 2026
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When cable was at the height of its powers in 2010, approximately 105 million Americans bought into the bundle.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Freedoms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freedoms. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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