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as in public
freely available for use or participation by all
it's an unrestricted marathon—anyone can run in it
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as in flexible
not bound by rigid standards
the author of the book has an unrestricted view of what qualifies as "art"
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as in unlimited
not limited or specialized in application or purpose
an unrestricted license to operate a motor vehicle
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Recent Examples of unrestricted
As part of the port transition plan, PPC says the government has made unexpected site visits and instructed the company to provide it unrestricted access to physical, commercial and intellectual property.
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Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 5 Feb. 2026
After entering the week with eight expiring contracts, the Bulls have parted with two players — Kevin Huerter and Vučević — who were set to hit unrestricted free agency this summer while using their salary flexibility to absorb money for other trade partners.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
The trade deadline is on March 6, and general manager Mike Grier will have to decide whether to sell off one or more of his pending unrestricted free agents or keep them for the stretch run and risk losing them for nothing this summer.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2026
But for now, the company is not opening unrestricted access for high-risk cybersecurity uses, and OpenAI is not immediately enabling full API access that would allow the model to be automated at scale.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 5 Feb. 2026
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Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 5 Feb. 2026
After entering the week with eight expiring contracts, the Bulls have parted with two players — Kevin Huerter and Vučević — who were set to hit unrestricted free agency this summer while using their salary flexibility to absorb money for other trade partners.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
The trade deadline is on March 6, and general manager Mike Grier will have to decide whether to sell off one or more of his pending unrestricted free agents or keep them for the stretch run and risk losing them for nothing this summer.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2026
But for now, the company is not opening unrestricted access for high-risk cybersecurity uses, and OpenAI is not immediately enabling full API access that would allow the model to be automated at scale.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 5 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unrestricted
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AutoFlight has unveiled Matrix, a five-ton electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, and completed a public full-transition flight at its low-altitude test center.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile, democratic socialist Rae Huang is running against the mayor from her political left on public safety, housing and other issues, appearing at one point with podcaster Hasan Piker.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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Experts believe the crown’s flexible mount was strained when thieves wrenched it from its display through a narrow slot cut by the angle grinder, according to a report by the Louvre.—
Laura Sharman,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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The passenger version supports flexible layouts.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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Fun Passholders, a monthly membership subscription that provides unlimited visits, will be able to redeem the offer without a game purchase.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
8 Feb. 2026
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Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
8 Feb. 2026
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But Benito — along with all Angelenos — has an open invitation to try them at Fuegos LA.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Feb. 2026
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Customers have taken to social media platforms for days to complain about things like lack of overhead bin space and not being allowed to switch seats, even when there are plenty open.—
Dallas Morning News,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Instead of blindly following your partner into a defensive crouch, lead them back to an open, relaxed posture that builds true connection.—
Matt Abrahams,
CNBC,
9 Feb. 2026
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The crisp side stripes add a chic, athletic edge—wear the full set with retro sneakers, or split it up with the pants styled with a cardigan and the top paired with relaxed denim.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Unrestricted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unrestricted. Accessed 13 Feb. 2026.
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