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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
Getting White on the Hornets’ salary sheet now provides Charlotte with a key ingredient in unrestricted free agency in a few months.
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Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2026
Powell, who will be an unrestricted free agent this upcoming offseason unless the Heat signs him to an extension ahead of free agency, learned this aspect of his offensive skill set from former teammates like DeMar DeRozan, Kyle Lowry and James Harden.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
Allow for more contact during legal tampering period Proposed by the Pittsburgh Steelers and tried on a trial basis in 2025, the rule change for allowing teams to have video or phone calls with up to five unrestricted free agents in the two-day legal tampering period has now been made permanent.
—Nick Harris
april 1, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
An additional three countries have unrestricted birthright citizenship, but require an application.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
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Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2026
Powell, who will be an unrestricted free agent this upcoming offseason unless the Heat signs him to an extension ahead of free agency, learned this aspect of his offensive skill set from former teammates like DeMar DeRozan, Kyle Lowry and James Harden.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
Allow for more contact during legal tampering period Proposed by the Pittsburgh Steelers and tried on a trial basis in 2025, the rule change for allowing teams to have video or phone calls with up to five unrestricted free agents in the two-day legal tampering period has now been made permanent.
—Nick Harris
april 1, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
An additional three countries have unrestricted birthright citizenship, but require an application.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unrestricted
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Bronx Science is one of the highly competitive specialized New York City public high schools where access to a free, élite education rests on a single admissions test.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
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Taurus April 20 – May 20 This evening spotlights your public voice.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Apr. 2026
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But economists say the similarities may be largely superficial, thanks to more flexible exchange-rate regimes and deeper foreign exchange reserves, which provide a buffer that helps absorb some of the shock.—
Anniek Bao,Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2026
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From ballpark enhancements and fan experience to large-scale real estate developments like Mission Rock, the panel will examine how long-term, flexible capital is helping organizations build enduring value while maintaining operational control.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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Daniel Popper Major League Baseball Thanks to its lack of a salary cap, the ceiling on MLB salaries is unlimited, and the bar has been raised significantly in the past three years.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.—
Meriam Bouarrouj,
NBC news,
5 Apr. 2026
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But now many of those same factions are expressing open revulsion at the Iran war, rupturing relationships that were supposed to usher in a new international order.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Salty Iguana closed its Olathe space in September 2024 after having been open for 15 years.—
Jenna Thompson
April 9,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2026
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The level of service, in general, is friendly and relaxed, but attentive.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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Lock + Pump + Pedals The Kingbull Ranger is a comfortable and relaxed retro electric bike, perfect for riders who want to cruise the beach in style.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Unrestricted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unrestricted. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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