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
British citizens lost the right to move and work freely in the EU when the country left the bloc in 2020.
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Jason Ma, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2025
The man, a legal researcher who lives legally in the United States, is worried he might be targeted by the federal government for speaking freely.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 28 Sep. 2025
A day after clinching the division title, the Dodgers did not take batting practice on the field but Muncy took ground balls at third base for quite awhile and seemed to be moving freely.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 27 Sep. 2025
Fighting back tears, the late-night host thanked not only his fans but also those who don’t support his show yet, who stood up for his right to speak freely.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
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Jason Ma, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2025
The man, a legal researcher who lives legally in the United States, is worried he might be targeted by the federal government for speaking freely.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 28 Sep. 2025
A day after clinching the division title, the Dodgers did not take batting practice on the field but Muncy took ground balls at third base for quite awhile and seemed to be moving freely.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 27 Sep. 2025
Fighting back tears, the late-night host thanked not only his fans but also those who don’t support his show yet, who stood up for his right to speak freely.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for freely
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Don't expect airlines to do the right thing voluntarily.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
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Participants acknowledge that Submissions have been submitted voluntarily and not in confidence or in trust.—
Time,
Time,
29 Sep. 2025
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Still, the two main budget bills easily passed both chambers and were sent to the governor before the Senate took up the marijuana tax legislation, taking the bite out of Hall's threat.—
Paul Egan,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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But now, a new study in the journal Science has demonstrated how AI could be used to easily circumvent those biosafety processes.—
Nell Greenfieldboyce,
NPR,
2 Oct. 2025
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And the Patriots don’t have enough offensive firepower to willingly part with a legitimate NFL starter, taking fumbles out of the equation.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
24 Sep. 2025
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In the latest demands of Intel, the government willingly relinquished the ability to exert control, despite being the largest holder of Intel’s shares.—
Andrew King,
Fortune,
20 Sep. 2025
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Wantschun Silk Cowl-Neck Blouse As Kidman demonstrated, a silk cowl-neck blouse can effortlessly transform an outfit from run-of-the-mill to eye-catching.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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Her effortlessly dewy glow is the subject of envy and inspiration for fanart and makeup tutorials.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
26 Sep. 2025
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Sometimes, sparkling numbers don’t translate as smoothly to a true starting capacity.—
The Athletic NHL,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Lead stores energy in batteries, shields against radiation, gives glass crystal its brilliance, and makes paint more luminous and cars run more smoothly.—
Tom Frieden,
Big Think,
30 Sep. 2025
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The sing-along of it all ushered in an easy-going air that lingered for most of the show.—
Heather Bushman,
IndyStar,
23 Sep. 2025
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Also known as pot marigold, calendula is famous for its sunny yellow or orange flowers and their easy-going nature.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Sep. 2025
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According to a report from the South China Morning Post (SCMP), the new form of manufacturing will produce rockets and satellites as efficiently as auto plants make cars.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Sep. 2025
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At the time, Niccol said Starbucks needed to operate more efficiently and increase accountability for decisions.—
Sydney Sasser,
Arkansas Online,
29 Sep. 2025
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Foreclosure would become nonviable as a means of tax collection — with no readily apparent alternative means for timely collection of the delinquent revenue.—
Todd Spangler,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Baskets under the daybed do the heavy lifting of storing shoes, dog leashes, and other items that need to be readily available for quick grabs on the go.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Freely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freely. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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