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 woman told investigators she had been denied food by her caretakers and wasn’t allowed to move freely around her house, according to deputies.
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Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
Because the data is freely available to researchers under the Copernicus program, scientists can support disaster management, build better early warning systems, and have better insights into how global warming and climate change are affecting hurricanes.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 30 Oct. 2025
After all, Ballmer has been spending freely, last year opening the $2 billion Intuit Dome in Inglewood.
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2025
When heated, the molten salt turns into a liquid medium that allows lithium ions to flow freely.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2025
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Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
Because the data is freely available to researchers under the Copernicus program, scientists can support disaster management, build better early warning systems, and have better insights into how global warming and climate change are affecting hurricanes.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 30 Oct. 2025
After all, Ballmer has been spending freely, last year opening the $2 billion Intuit Dome in Inglewood.
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2025
When heated, the molten salt turns into a liquid medium that allows lithium ions to flow freely.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for freely
Adverb
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Phifer’s case was voluntarily dismissed in June 2022, as was Puckett’s in October 2022.—
Amber Gaudet,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Nov. 2025
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The mussels were voluntarily thrown away that day.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
31 Oct. 2025
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In a similar vein, Japanese media startups and companies might express a desire to expand overseas, but their content continues to be local focused, with less thought and effort devoted to translating distinctly Japanese content to be easily consumed by international audiences.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
6 Nov. 2025
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While not all spending or financial sources have been disclosed publicly, Democrats easily outspent a Republican campaign by as much as four-to-one.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
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The Michigan victim thought her love interest was seriously injured in an explosion while working on an oil rig — and willingly rushed money to help.—
Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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Most national leaders, after all, do not willingly associate themselves with diarrhea.—
Michelle Goldberg,
Mercury News,
23 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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The metallic accent also doesn’t go unnoticed, taking the travel-ready shoes from professional to effortlessly chic.—
Destinee Scott,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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Styled with both a blazer and trench coat, this look effortlessly combines a pair of trendy pointed-toe suede boots with a pleated skirt to create a sexy and chic combo.—
Clare Holden,
Glamour,
24 Oct. 2025
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Auditors keep an eye on spending, but the government has in the past limited interruptions so that programs run smoothly.—
Amy Maxmen,
ABC News,
5 Nov. 2025
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Shoppers found the wheels and handle moved smoothly, too.—
Erin Cavoto,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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From the get-go with Parker, being able to connect and have such easy chemistry just made our job so easy.—
Breanne L. Heldman,
PEOPLE,
1 Nov. 2025
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That awesome effort by Cook enabled Bills QB Josh Allen to take it easy throughout much of the afternoon.—
DIAMOND VENCES,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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For this new study in particular, the researchers focused on the 5FU, which often both fails to reach cancer cells efficiently and attacks healthy tissue—causing side effects like nausea, fatigue and, in rare cases, even heart failure.—
Hannah Millington,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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In fact, there’s a specialized AI algorithm that intelligently searches a map and efficiently finds such routes.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
4 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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In comparison to the former, the Misen won’t readily rust, is lighter to wield and quicker to heat, and doesn’t ask for much in terms of maintenance and care.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
7 Nov. 2025
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Johnson County’s aging population has struggled to age in place and its first-time homebuyers struggled to find starter homes as smaller, more affordable options aren’t readily available.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Freely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freely. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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