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
By rolling MXene flakes into tubes, the team created hollow structures that allow ions to move more freely.
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 30 Jan. 2026
Nothing is as frustrating as a pair of pruners that stick and don’t move freely.
—Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 30 Jan. 2026
The First Amendment prohibits Congress from restricting the press or the rights of individuals to speak freely.
—Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 30 Jan. 2026
Neighbors who can move about with less risk get groceries for neighbors who can’t move about freely right now.
—Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 30 Jan. 2026
Nothing is as frustrating as a pair of pruners that stick and don’t move freely.
—Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 30 Jan. 2026
The First Amendment prohibits Congress from restricting the press or the rights of individuals to speak freely.
—Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 30 Jan. 2026
Neighbors who can move about with less risk get groceries for neighbors who can’t move about freely right now.
—Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for freely
Adverb
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The content creator announced her bombshell move to voluntarily unmask at the end of the episode.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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Other students arrested over pro-Palestinian protests nationwide have since been released, deported or left the country voluntarily.—
Aarón Torres,
Dallas Morning News,
30 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Regardless, Super Bowl 49 easily had one of the most iconic endings in NFL history.—
Steve Bradshaw,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Ideally, provide a range of low-mess snacks that can easily be eaten during gameplay, or take dedicated food breaks throughout the game so your game tiles don’t get covered with food.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Jan. 2026
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The man willingly moved into the basement 20 years ago, but his health has since deteriorated, per the outlet.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
25 Jan. 2026
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Smith allegedly willingly gave her child to a family member of the potential buyer, and 2½ hours later demanded a $10,000 payment or the return of her child, according to the criminal complaint.—
Kyle Werner,
Des Moines Register,
24 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Creamy, opaque finishes give it a modern edge, while its cool undertone pairs effortlessly with winter knits and early spring layers.—
Jennifer Hussein,
InStyle,
31 Jan. 2026
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Part of Parisians’ effortlessly chic style is that nothing is too tight.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Jan. 2026
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That approach may help institutions manage giant pools of capital smoothly.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
1 Feb. 2026
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During my visit, a host escorted me through off-limits corridors and underground tunnels that keep the massive resort running smoothly.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Feb. 2026
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The spa Take it easy while adjusting to the altitude.—
Megan Spurrell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
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The easy-on, easy-off design is a win for airport security, while the sporty silhouette works with everything from jeans and sweatpants to even skirts.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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With Unit 3 advancing smoothly, Zhangzhou reinforces China’s push to scale nuclear construction faster and more efficiently.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Jan. 2026
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These criteria are mostly concerned with avoiding the formation of molecular hydrogen, which can efficiently cool the gas at high redshift, favoring the formation of smaller stars.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
27 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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When adults normalize reflective conversation alongside predictable routines, boys build internal structure more readily, and with far less conflict.—
Dr. Liz Doe Stone,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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This, in turn, created chemical reactions that generated reactive oxygen species (ROS) – oxygen-containing molecules, such as hydrogen peroxide, that readily react with other substances thanks to unstable electrons.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Freely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freely. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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