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
Keep it casual with various bar and snack setups for guests to mix and mingle freely or for a smaller crowd—elevate with a seated dinner.
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Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
Some areas remained without power, but vehicles moved freely.
—Regina Cano Garcia, Chicago Tribune, 3 Jan. 2026
Parts of the city remained without power, but vehicles moved freely.
—Regina Garcia Cano, Fortune, 3 Jan. 2026
The fatal fire that engulfed a Swiss bar on New Year's Eve would likely have killed even a firefighter in full protective gear — let alone the hundreds of young people freely celebrating inside.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 2 Jan. 2026
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Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
Some areas remained without power, but vehicles moved freely.
—Regina Cano Garcia, Chicago Tribune, 3 Jan. 2026
Parts of the city remained without power, but vehicles moved freely.
—Regina Garcia Cano, Fortune, 3 Jan. 2026
The fatal fire that engulfed a Swiss bar on New Year's Eve would likely have killed even a firefighter in full protective gear — let alone the hundreds of young people freely celebrating inside.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 2 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for freely
Adverb
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According to the suit, Gialenes voluntarily placed her hands behind her back and did not resist being handcuffed.—
Austin Sanders,
Austin American Statesman,
6 Jan. 2026
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Cities are not typically required to have an urban forestry master plan, but many are voluntarily setting tree canopy goals.—
Susannah Bryan,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Polka dots bring visual interest without overwhelming a look, pairing easily with solid staples.—
Gabrielle Porcaro,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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If the dollar bill pulls out easily, the gasket needs to be replaced.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
10 Jan. 2026
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Those who willingly submit a false report may be subject to fees associated with the investigation, the law states.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
9 Jan. 2026
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Jurors briefed judge on tensions behind-the-scenes At the New York trial, Weinstein's lawyers argued that the women willingly accepted his advances in hopes of getting work in various capacities in show business, then falsely accused him to net settlement funds and attention.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Cotton Jersey Sheet Set For versatile sheets that truly do it all, look no further than Threshold’s Cotton Jersey Sheet Set that pairs effortlessly with any comforter, quilt, or throw.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Jan. 2026
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The Dean Easy Straight Jeans are easy to style and effortlessly cool—not to mention 59 percent off—and the 100 percent cotton construction will only get more comfortable with each wear.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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Although the meeting went smoothly and led to concrete commitments, the bonhomie was strained by uncomfortable questions at a news conference about the issue hanging over the day’s diplomacy.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
9 Jan. 2026
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Their study on the jagged frontier shows that AI capability spikes and dips across activities rather than rising smoothly with difficulty.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Jan. 2026
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The verdict This easy-going spot makes for a welcome change from stuffy hotels.—
Irenie Forshaw,
TheWeek,
5 Jan. 2026
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Designed with travel in mind, this lightweight yet shockingly spacious pack provides ample space for all of your necessities, including features like a padded laptop compartment, a scratch-resistant glasses compartment, and easy-carry top handles.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Pairing your vitamin D with foods that contain certain nutrients–including healthy fats, magnesium, and zinc–can help your body absorb it more efficiently.—
Jennifer Lefton,
Verywell Health,
7 Jan. 2026
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By reshaping the plastic at extremely high temperatures, the researchers turned waste into materials that can generate electricity efficiently and repeatedly.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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Furthermore, sometimes passengers get to the gate and don’t have their passports or tickets readily available, which causes even more congestion, slowing the entire boarding process down.—
Jillian Dara,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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Side and accent tables, chests of drawers, buffets, desks, and dining tables are all pieces that stand the test of time and are readily available secondhand.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Freely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freely. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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