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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 catch is anything over $600 must be reported to a Deloitte-run clearinghouse that audits them for fair market value, hoping to regulate the wild spending of the current system that predictably morphed into unrestricted free agency without a salary cap.
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Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 June 2025
When those funds are halted by decree, the university must reapply the much smaller unrestricted portion of its endowment income to research purposes and away from underwriting student needs and forcing greater reliance on higher tuition income.
—Chicago Tribune, 14 June 2025
Facing unrestricted free agency for the first time in his illustrious career, Khalil Mack could have chosen any team to chase his championship ambitions.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2025
In that same vein, Golisano gave roughly $400 million in unrestricted gifts to 125 different nonprofits in New York and Florida last year.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 12 June 2025
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Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 June 2025
When those funds are halted by decree, the university must reapply the much smaller unrestricted portion of its endowment income to research purposes and away from underwriting student needs and forcing greater reliance on higher tuition income.
—Chicago Tribune, 14 June 2025
Facing unrestricted free agency for the first time in his illustrious career, Khalil Mack could have chosen any team to chase his championship ambitions.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2025
In that same vein, Golisano gave roughly $400 million in unrestricted gifts to 125 different nonprofits in New York and Florida last year.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 12 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unrestricted
Adjective
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The status quo, where vast tracts remain available only for low-fee grazing, utilities, or recreation, locks in modest public returns.—
James Broughel,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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The couple went public with their relationship in 2019 and became engaged in 2023.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
24 June 2025
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The real winners are those who combine strategy with smart systems, focus on value, and stay flexible as technology and markets change and evolve.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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Helping ease the housing shortage by increasing the supply of small, relatively affordable homes within established neighborhoods, ADUs help slow the rise in housing prices and provide flexible living arrangements for changing family needs.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 June 2025
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Includes unlimited digital access and exclusive subscriber-only content.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
26 June 2025
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Those who subscribe will get unlimited access to the BBC’s news articles, feature stories and the 24/7 livestream of the BBC News channel.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
26 June 2025
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There is no cost to join the group, which is open to the public.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 June 2025
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If finding indoor shelter is not an option: Avoid open fields, the top of a hill, or a ridge top.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
25 June 2025
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In this case, the design highlights the importance of family, the desire to create a relaxed environment, and an elegance born of simplicity.—
Katia Contreras,
Architectural Digest,
19 June 2025
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And yet, the relaxed spirit that first drew backpackers and retired expats still lingers.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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“Unrestricted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unrestricted. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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