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
For the most part, big superhero movies from DC and Marvel tend to be a hodgepodge of adaptation, with filmmakers borrowing freely and nebulously from decades of winding comic-book continuity.
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Siddhant Adlakha,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
This style hugs your waist to prevent gapping and has an airy wide-leg design to make sure your legs can move freely all day.
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Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
Multiple league sources, who were granted anonymity to speak freely, expect the Pistons to be aggressive in exploring all avenues to add talent to their roster.
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Hunter Patterson,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
Their stories remind us that equality is never freely given; it is fought for every day.
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Literary Hub,
26 June 2026
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Siddhant Adlakha,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
This style hugs your waist to prevent gapping and has an airy wide-leg design to make sure your legs can move freely all day.
—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
Multiple league sources, who were granted anonymity to speak freely, expect the Pistons to be aggressive in exploring all avenues to add talent to their roster.
—
Hunter Patterson,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
Their stories remind us that equality is never freely given; it is fought for every day.
—
Literary Hub,
26 June 2026
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Charles reveals tax bill By law, the British king is not obliged to pay income, capital gains or inheritance tax, but Charles, like his mother did after 1993, has voluntarily done so without disclosing the amounts.
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In addition to clarifying one claim, NYT also agreed to voluntarily dismiss two claims of contributory copyright infringement and trademark dilution against all defendants.
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Bear detractors may feel that Carmy is getting off too easily in this episode, and that the grace he’s shown is a bit too narratively convenient.
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Lightweight and easily portable, this cleaner can tackle stains in carpets as well as upholstered furniture, appliances and other surfaces.
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If CosRx can convince people to willingly slather snail mucin on their faces, trusting the brand with hair care is a pretty easy next step.
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The idea of willingly spending some indeterminate amount of time feeling bad is unthinkable.
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Timeless paisleys, classic florals, modern geometric, and more quilt styles will effortlessly upgrade your bedspread without stretching your budget.
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From low-profile picks to sneakerinas, there's something about their slimmer silhouette that pairs effortlessly with gym shorts.
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The game runs smoothly on PC with solid performance even during the busiest fights.
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Even packed with her belongings, the purse zips smoothly and doesn’t look bulky, which is a win for a mini bag.
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Apps designed for trust make leaving easy.
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Blank walls can feel intimidating, but Rhea says this set of three framed prints makes decorating easy.
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Protecting customers starts with managing infrastructure efficiently and delivering the investments already underway.
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At that level, air density has dropped by close to 40 percent, which wreaks havoc on an internal combustion engine, which needs oxygen to operate efficiently.
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When a stadium is not readily available, fans innovate.
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One likely practical reason is that these genes are already well-studied and readily can be gene edited.
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“Freely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freely. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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