1
as in voluntarily
of one's own free will
I will freely give my life for my country
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2
as in easily
without difficulty
the horse broke the halter rope quite freely
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Recent Examples of freely
If the United States is serious about energy dominance, American energy should be able to move freely to American consumers — not be constrained by outdated shipping restrictions.
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Katelyn Bledsoe, Boston Herald, 8 May 2026
Should women be offered sterilisation as freely as men are offered vasectomies?
—TheWeek, 8 May 2026
Trump and his allies are attacking democracy itself, from the rights to protest and exist freely to the rights to fair jobs and livable wages.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Check your gutters to make sure water is freely draining away.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 7 May 2026
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Katelyn Bledsoe, Boston Herald, 8 May 2026
Should women be offered sterilisation as freely as men are offered vasectomies?
—TheWeek, 8 May 2026
Trump and his allies are attacking democracy itself, from the rights to protest and exist freely to the rights to fair jobs and livable wages.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Check your gutters to make sure water is freely draining away.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 7 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for freely
Adverb
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Six took up redistricting voluntarily, one was required to by its state constitution and another did so under court order.—
David A. Lieb,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Previously under the impression Gali had voluntarily extended her military service, Orna learns she was actually discharged early, then entered some shady deals with her ex-comrades.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
8 May 2026
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What could have easily made for an overwrought and even tragic read, however, is presented with a surprisingly light touch.—
Sheldon Pearce,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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Subsequent throws easily carried the flaming spear upwards of 60 feet away.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
14 May 2026
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The scheme has been so successful, law enforcement has created a joint FBI-National Security Division task force to disrupt the operations and have dealt a series of harsh prison terms to American accomplices who have willingly aided the North Koreans.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
14 May 2026
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Part of the experiment involves Mesler willingly extricating himself from Kordansky’s gallery roster.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
14 May 2026
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With their contrasting colors and effortlessly cool vibe, two-tone jeans have arrived as a fun way to elevate an outfit without feeling over-the-top about it.—
Sydney Pulaski,
Glamour,
8 May 2026
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This pair of linen-blend harem pants is $78 off and just waiting to go on vacation with you, plus this billowy blouse is 53 percent off and adds an effortlessly stylish vibe to jeans or trousers.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
8 May 2026
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November 22 – December 21 One small change could help everything run more smoothly.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
10 May 2026
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Sagittarius November 22 – December 21 One small change could help everything run more smoothly.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
10 May 2026
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Though the shoot was short and the heat was hot, Gray says being surrounded by talented, dedicated actors made the rest of it pretty easy.—
Rebecca Ford,
Vanity Fair,
11 May 2026
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For those worried how this will affect Scheana her reality career, breathe easy.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
11 May 2026
Adverb
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Staff greet guests quickly and efficiently, and luggage disappears upstairs within minutes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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But businesses can do more to use plastic efficiently and minimally.—
Sammy Duda,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
Adverb
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When a successful law-graduate cousin announces a plan to open a high-end restaurant in town, Azik’s loftiest dreams are reawakened — but one look at him, with his cauliflower ear and his antsy demeanor, is enough to tell you Azik is not someone for whom dreams readily come true.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
13 May 2026
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Because soil can absorb only so much water at once, what is not soaked up collects on the surface where it's more readily evaporated.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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“Freely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freely. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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