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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
The Hormuz Strait must be immediately open, no tolls, for unrestricted shipping traffic, in both directions.
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Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 29 May 2026
The president is evidently unaware that 34 other countries bestow unrestricted citizenship on any person born on their soil.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 29 May 2026
The memorandum of understanding would include language lifting constrictions on the Strait of Hormuz, including unrestricted navigation by vessels and the lifting of a US blockade.
—Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
The program will offer unrestricted funding, mentorship, workshops, and community support to disabled film and television writers who are writing films, television series, or digital-first series.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 28 May 2026
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Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 29 May 2026
The president is evidently unaware that 34 other countries bestow unrestricted citizenship on any person born on their soil.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 29 May 2026
The memorandum of understanding would include language lifting constrictions on the Strait of Hormuz, including unrestricted navigation by vessels and the lifting of a US blockade.
—Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
The program will offer unrestricted funding, mentorship, workshops, and community support to disabled film and television writers who are writing films, television series, or digital-first series.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unrestricted
Adjective
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After three hours of public comments and discussion June 4, the planning commission voted in favor of seeking more information from the Department of the Interior, which submitted the application.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
5 June 2026
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Insider tip Suite 203 overlooks Shadow Mountain and offers a view of one of Aspen’s quirkiest pieces of public art—a 10-foot-tall Yeti.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 June 2026
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For mothers without access to flexible or remote work, summer break is associated with a significant drop in earnings and work hours.—
Abby McCloskey,
Twin Cities,
4 June 2026
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This result suggests that a tiny insect brain can support surprisingly flexible behavior, according to James Nieh, a professor in the department of ecology, behavior and evolution at the University of California San Diego, who was not involved with the study.—
Jacopo Prisco,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
8 June 2026
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Get access to select stories from the archives, along with unlimited digital access to Vogue, for $3 $1/month for one year.—
Bruce Weber,
Vogue,
7 June 2026
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City Manager Mark Dunning said the budgets City Council members voted to advance Tuesday night, which would go into effect July 1, would not cut current city employees but would maintain a hiring freeze the city implemented last month on around 30 open positions across a range of departments.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
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The talented team elevates star ingredients like sunchoke, lion’s mane mushrooms, or wagyu beef in an open kitchen overseen by executive Chef Brandon Cunningham.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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The welcome is relaxed and warm while the flamboyant decor fights to charm you.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Here, Marilyn is a superstar-to-be who’s flirtatious and relaxed, greeting a close friend who happens to be behind the camera lens.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
1 June 2026
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“Unrestricted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unrestricted. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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