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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
After signing a one-year deal with the Hornets this past offseason, Curry is set to be an unrestricted free agent this summer.
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Mat Issa, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
The Nuggets arrived at another crossroads last offseason when Kentavious Caldwell-Pope became an unrestricted free agent.
—Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Listen to this article The new NFL year officially began March 12, and the negotiating window for unrestricted free agents opened March 10.
—Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025
Another early exit would likely mean major changes for Toronto, which has two of the league’s highest-profile pending unrestricted free agents in Mitch Marner and John Tavares on its roster.
—James Mirtle, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2025
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Mat Issa, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
The Nuggets arrived at another crossroads last offseason when Kentavious Caldwell-Pope became an unrestricted free agent.
—Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Listen to this article The new NFL year officially began March 12, and the negotiating window for unrestricted free agents opened March 10.
—Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025
Another early exit would likely mean major changes for Toronto, which has two of the league’s highest-profile pending unrestricted free agents in Mitch Marner and John Tavares on its roster.
—James Mirtle, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unrestricted
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The move triggered a 21-day public comment period as part of the investigation led by the Commerce Department.—
Maggie Fick,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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Save the primary beneficiary of that public money from more of the haphazard moves that have her franchise in the company of the league’s laughingstocks.—
Joe Rexrode,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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Want a new career that’s higher-paying, more flexible or fulfilling?—
Kamaron McNair,
CNBC,
18 Apr. 2025
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The device uses microneedles and flexible wiring to capture neural signals just beneath the skin, enhancing signal quality while minimizing invasiveness.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Enjoy a year of unlimited access to The Atlantic—including every story on our site and app, subscriber newsletters, and more.—
Andrew Fedorov,
The Atlantic,
27 Apr. 2025
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Flash Sale: Get unlimited digital access for $3.33 $1/month for one year.—
Eva Morell,
Architectural Digest,
27 Apr. 2025
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The funnel is wide open, welcoming anyone who wants to experience the thrill and connection of ownership.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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The bridge leads to Pigeon Key, a National Historic Landmark and historic community that’s open to visitors.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2025
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Everyday Ladylike Light-wash barrel jeans from Mother Denim add a relaxed edge to a ladylike sweater set and kitten heels, making the whole look feel cool, not fussy.—
Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
18 Apr. 2025
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The war isn’t over, but at this writing, mandates have tightened (not relaxed) across major companies like Amazon, AT&T and Boeing.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Unrestricted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unrestricted. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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