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
The spokesperson added that Sharma, like all other current or former employees, is able to speak freely about safety concerns.
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Max Rego, The Hill, 12 Feb. 2026
The Athletic reported this story based on conversations with more than a dozen Phillies players, staff members and officials, who were all granted anonymity to speak freely.
—Matt Gelb, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026
Those pieces were considered part of the public domain, which meant they could be used or modified freely and without permission.
—Dave Skretta, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
In the coming months, further subsidy cuts risk fueling higher inflation, as does a looser foreign exchange rate policy that allows the peso to move more freely in the currency market.
—Isabel Debre, Fortune, 11 Feb. 2026
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Max Rego, The Hill, 12 Feb. 2026
The Athletic reported this story based on conversations with more than a dozen Phillies players, staff members and officials, who were all granted anonymity to speak freely.
—Matt Gelb, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026
Those pieces were considered part of the public domain, which meant they could be used or modified freely and without permission.
—Dave Skretta, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
In the coming months, further subsidy cuts risk fueling higher inflation, as does a looser foreign exchange rate policy that allows the peso to move more freely in the currency market.
—Isabel Debre, Fortune, 11 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for freely
Adverb
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The School Board did that voluntarily in 2023 when the legality of several meetings was challenged.—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Feb. 2026
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The memo says these refugees can return to government custody voluntarily by appearing for an interview at an immigration office.—
Camilo Montoya-Galvez,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Gas fireplaces turn on with a flip of a switch and deep Italian marble tubs are easily large enough for two.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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Both women in front of her - Nakia and Kaori Sakomoto – had a cushion in points and could have easily knocked Liu from the top spot.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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Torres Maldonado then willingly exited the car and was arrested.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
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Other clergy have willingly faced arrest for their advocacy on behalf of immigrants, seeing it as a moral calling.—
Laura E. Alexander,
The Conversation,
10 Feb. 2026
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Of course, standard service like checking you in, unpacking your luggage, and arranging your room and amenities to your liking is taken care of effortlessly.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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Score top wardrobe picks like an everyday V-neck tee ($9), memory foam fuzzy slippers ($6), and an effortlessly cute workout skirt ($8).—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Feb. 2026
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They are carefully balanced so that the rotor spins smoothly without wobbling.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Feb. 2026
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Its peel-and-stick design doesn’t require any drilling, and its durable carbon-steel guide rails glide smoothly.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Forget hardwearing and easy-clean.—
Hannah Coates,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2026
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Plus, find tips on judging when these easy-going plants really do need a bigger pot.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Once the window is sealed, the radiator will heat the space more efficiently without the need for higher settings.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
17 Feb. 2026
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The self report highlighted ways to perform efficiently while maintaining daily availability.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
17 Feb. 2026
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The Antarctic Ocean is heavily layered, or stratified, to a depth of around 1,000 meters (3,280 feet) because of conflicting properties including colder, denser water from below not readily mixing with fresh water running off melting ice from above.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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Devine complied, readily snapping her fingers and strutting her stuff.—
Shelley Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Freely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freely. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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