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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
Pineiro was set to become an unrestricted free agent on Wednesday and was free to start negotiating with other teams on Monday.
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CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026
The Sharks entered Friday on a three-game win streak and three points out of a playoff spot, major reasons why Grier didn’t sell off many of his pending unrestricted free agents prior to Friday’s trade deadline.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 7 Mar. 2026
Perron is a pending unrestricted free agent who is working his way back from sports hernia surgery, having last played in January.
—Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
The Chiefs have a lengthy list of unrestricted free agents with the new league year starting in little more than a week.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 3 Mar. 2026
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CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026
The Sharks entered Friday on a three-game win streak and three points out of a playoff spot, major reasons why Grier didn’t sell off many of his pending unrestricted free agents prior to Friday’s trade deadline.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 7 Mar. 2026
Perron is a pending unrestricted free agent who is working his way back from sports hernia surgery, having last played in January.
—Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
The Chiefs have a lengthy list of unrestricted free agents with the new league year starting in little more than a week.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 3 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unrestricted
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Political logic Netanyahu has for decades framed Iran as Israel’s primary existential threat, shaping Israel’s security policy, diplomatic efforts and public discourse around it.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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Neither Sanders nor Van Hollen calls for using new revenue from their taxes to reduce the federal deficit, which is close to $2 trillion annually, and then there's a long and expensive to-do list that ranges from universal child care to free public colleges and universities.—
JEFF STEIN THE WASHINGTON POST,
Arkansas Online,
6 Mar. 2026
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The borrowers — mostly smaller companies that banks would consider too risky or complex for a traditional loan — pay a higher interest rate in exchange for quick access to capital and flexible financing terms.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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The stretchable electrolyte can also be used in flexible batteries for medical applications.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
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Get unlimited digital access to Vogue including the Spring issue for $3 $1/month for one year.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
8 Mar. 2026
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Sample bites from Cincinnati's restaurant scene Enjoy unlimited small plates and food samples, two drink tickets, a live DJ and oversized games.—
Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Mar. 2026
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The United States has pledged to keep the strait open and has led intense airstrikes targeting Iran's navy and the port city of Bandar Abbas.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Mar. 2026
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The park will be open Wednesday through Sunday from sunrise to sunset.—
Jane Horowitz,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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This two-bedroom apartment takes a more relaxed approach.—
Angela Tafoya,
Vogue,
9 Mar. 2026
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Somehow both seriously luxurious and utterly relaxed, this flax linen duvet cover and shams merge the material’s trademark rumbled look with a sophisticated edge, literally.—
Shoko Wanger,
Architectural Digest,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Unrestricted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unrestricted. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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