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
In a profound culmination of decades of grassroots advocacy, in 2023 the Blackfeet Nation released a herd of 48 buffalo near Chief Mountain, the first to roam freely on Blackfoot territory in over 150 years.
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The Conversation, 4 June 2026
Reveal Digital works with libraries, archives, and communities to digitize and share primary sources, making underrepresented histories freely accessible on JSTOR.
—Liz Tracey, JSTOR Daily, 3 June 2026
That means brands can freely market products using phrases that sound meaningful without following a universal standard.
—Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
According to Rubio, that would require major institutional changes, including reforms to Venezuela’s National Electoral Council, guarantees for opposition political parties to organize freely and the existence of an open media environment in which independent journalists can operate without fear.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 2 June 2026
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The Conversation, 4 June 2026
Reveal Digital works with libraries, archives, and communities to digitize and share primary sources, making underrepresented histories freely accessible on JSTOR.
—Liz Tracey, JSTOR Daily, 3 June 2026
That means brands can freely market products using phrases that sound meaningful without following a universal standard.
—Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
According to Rubio, that would require major institutional changes, including reforms to Venezuela’s National Electoral Council, guarantees for opposition political parties to organize freely and the existence of an open media environment in which independent journalists can operate without fear.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 2 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for freely
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That’s why people are voluntarily giving them money.—
Stephen Moore,
Boston Herald,
29 May 2026
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Shi confessed his crimes, voluntarily disclosed details that law enforcement authorities had not yet discovered and showed remorse, CCTV added.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
Adverb
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Frenchie's flameout was epic and hilarious, Derek X was astute and entertaining, and Claire easily could have been a serious contender on another season.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 June 2026
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The second act is tighter and has the best songs, but the whole show could easily be condensed into a 100-minute one-act with little lost.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 June 2026
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Ryan Reaves The 39-year-old Reaves is only 38 games away from 1,000 and that’s quite a feat for someone who willingly has taken on the tough guy/protector/fighter role since his NHL debut in 2010-11.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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Show your generous leadership by offering a clear plan with two workable options, then invite feedback and keep the energy light so people join you willingly.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
30 May 2026
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Pivoting effortlessly from family man to ruthless felon, Cranston once again puts his acting range on full display, with a nuanced performance that is underscored by the knowledge that the slightest misstep could cost him — and his family — their lives.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 June 2026
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Lightweight, breathable coverups layer effortlessly for beach-to-boardwalk versatility.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
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During the 2024 election, officials received a record number of bomb threats, though Barton said elections went very smoothly, mostly because officials were prepared.—
Ashley Lopez,
NPR,
6 June 2026
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That said, everyone could benefit from completing a few simple household maintenance tasks on the weekend in order to ensure things flow more smoothly over the course of the busy work week ahead.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
5 June 2026
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Butlers here are called Aris Meehas, a historical Maldivian reference to someone assigned to serve royalty—thankfully, interactions are more easy-going than overly deferential.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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The vocals breathe easy, and Skinner’s touch is light.—
Arman Khan,
Pitchfork,
1 June 2026
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Staff greet you by name, and requests are handled quickly and efficiently.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Since the Neo Geo’s scaling hardware can efficiently stretch those sprites vertically without much overhead, the raycasting data can be quickly converted into a chunky approximation of a first-person view.—
Kyle Orland,
ArsTechnica,
2 June 2026
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Missing out on Champions League qualification is unlikely to be a major stumbling block given that, in theory at least, Chelsea should be in a better position to challenge for silverware next season and more readily able to compete in Europe’s blue-chip competition longer term than Villa.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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In his stead, the United States propped up the venal and repressive shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, who proved to be a pliable ally readily serving its oil and armament interests.—
Wyatt Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
2 June 2026
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“Freely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freely. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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