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
Bison roam freely, wild horses graze on ridges, and entire prairie dog towns pop up along the roadside.
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Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 7 Nov. 2025
As Sargeant sees it, to recognize our mutual dependence is to mix more with our friends and neighbors, to ask for help and favors and reciprocate them freely, and to create a web of relationships that affirm our fundamental interdependence.
—Anna Louie Sussman, The Atlantic, 7 Nov. 2025
But the public doesn’t need to file a FOIA to find out that information; the school freely posts it online.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 6 Nov. 2025
The action cuts freely from place to place in the apartment and from pose to pose of its characters, even as the talk unspools uninterrupted.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2025
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Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 7 Nov. 2025
As Sargeant sees it, to recognize our mutual dependence is to mix more with our friends and neighbors, to ask for help and favors and reciprocate them freely, and to create a web of relationships that affirm our fundamental interdependence.
—Anna Louie Sussman, The Atlantic, 7 Nov. 2025
But the public doesn’t need to file a FOIA to find out that information; the school freely posts it online.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 6 Nov. 2025
The action cuts freely from place to place in the apartment and from pose to pose of its characters, even as the talk unspools uninterrupted.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for freely
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On Monday, the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) said Hamdi had opted to accept a US government offer to leave the country voluntarily.—
Hira Humayun,
CNN Money,
10 Nov. 2025
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In addition to the four men, a fifth suspect also voluntarily attended a police station to be interviewed following the raids.—
Adam Leventhal,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 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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Each comes to understand that the rules that prevailed during calmer times no longer hold, that to cling to them is to willingly accept privation and defeat.—
Tope Folarin,
The Atlantic,
8 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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Farktop Oversized Trench Coat A trench coat is the ultimate transitional layer, and this oversized style delivers that effortlessly cool silhouette.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
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The style is the ultimate chameleon — the neutral black hue pairs effortlessly with jeans, skirts, and dresses of all colors.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 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
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Their cozy texture and slim profile feel like a nod to the viral $1,200 Miu Miu x New Balance trainers, and also channel the minimalist look of Vince’s easy-going suede styles.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
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Things didn't always go very easy.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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As circulation improves, the tissues become more pliable, oxygen and nutrients reach the healing fibers more efficiently, and waste products are flushed out.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
11 Nov. 2025
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From health care delivery to back-end operations, VA is looking to AI to meet its mission more efficiently and effectively.—
Adam Stone,
USA Today,
11 Nov. 2025
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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 16 Nov. 2025.
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