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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
Because Scott’s gifts are unrestricted—meaning the donation can be used at the discretion of the grantee—there’s no concrete evidence that Scott’s 2021 or 2025 donations went directly to SJP or AMP.
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Sydney Lake, Fortune, 6 Jan. 2026
Wennberg had been one of the Sharks’ most prominent pending unrestricted free agents until the two sides came together on a three-year, $18 million extension, finalized on Sunday.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026
Top wing defender Dorian Finney-Smith signed as an unrestricted free agent with the Houston Rockets.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2026
That makes Kelce an unrestricted free agent.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 5 Jan. 2026
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Sydney Lake, Fortune, 6 Jan. 2026
Wennberg had been one of the Sharks’ most prominent pending unrestricted free agents until the two sides came together on a three-year, $18 million extension, finalized on Sunday.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026
Top wing defender Dorian Finney-Smith signed as an unrestricted free agent with the Houston Rockets.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2026
That makes Kelce an unrestricted free agent.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 5 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unrestricted
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Russia has been pounding Ukraine's critical infrastructure, hoping to wear down public resistance to the war while leaving many around the country having to endure the dead of winter without heat.—
AAMER MADHANI AND SUSIE BLANN THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
30 Jan. 2026
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Hinton’s work shows how institutions—from urban police to public housing and segregated, underfunded schools—have, through their practices, entrenched a racially unjust status quo.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
30 Jan. 2026
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The researchers also observed superconductivity in flexible films made from niobium carbide nanoscrolls.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Jan. 2026
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More companies are dialing back flexible work schedules and mandating that employees return to the office part-time or full-time, forcing women into tough situations.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
29 Jan. 2026
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The letter cited Boise City Code, which prohibits selling or advertising unlimited alcoholic drinks for a single price.—
Rose Evans,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026
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Applicants can submit up to five pieces per entry, with unlimited submissions allowed, at a $20 fee per entry.—
Mona Darwish,
Oc Register,
8 Jan. 2026
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Other SentryWorld amenities—including The Inn at SentryWorld, PJ’s and Muse restaurants, banquet facilities, and the Fieldhouse—will remain open to guests.—
Jeff Goudy,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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But an appellate court panel put that decision on hold for the time being, allowing the facility to stay open.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 Jan. 2026
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The knit has stretch, but sizing can vary — shoppers suggest going up a size for a relaxed, oversized fit that feels intentional and elevated.—
Taylor Jean Stephan,
PEOPLE,
26 Jan. 2026
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Linen brings natural cooling performance and a relaxed, refined texture.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Unrestricted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unrestricted. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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