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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
Goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky reached the other side of his seven-year, $70 million contract and is an unrestricted free agent.
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David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
15 June 2026
Mitchell Robinson just completed a four-year, $60 million contract and is an unrestricted free agent.
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Adam Zagoria,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2026
The unrestricted grant awards have increased from $5,000 to $7,500 this year, and the Oct. 21 awards ceremony at the Hammer Theatre Center in downtown San Jose will be held in the evening for the first time.
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Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
Makar is entering the final year of his contract and can be an unrestricted free agent on July 1, 2027.
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Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
11 June 2026
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David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
15 June 2026
Mitchell Robinson just completed a four-year, $60 million contract and is an unrestricted free agent.
—
Adam Zagoria,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2026
The unrestricted grant awards have increased from $5,000 to $7,500 this year, and the Oct. 21 awards ceremony at the Hammer Theatre Center in downtown San Jose will be held in the evening for the first time.
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Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
Makar is entering the final year of his contract and can be an unrestricted free agent on July 1, 2027.
—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
11 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for unrestricted
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unrestricted
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At least two other children in Florida have died in hot cars since the beginning of 2026, according to the education and public awareness group Kids and Cars.
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Unitree has emerged as the world’s largest humanoid robot maker and is preparing for a public listing in Shanghai later this year.
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Most importantly, organizations need to stay flexible themselves.
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The four-piece set includes two semi-transparent and two transparent shades made from a lightweight, flexible mesh material that utilizes static energy to cling to windows without the need for adhesives or suction cups.
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Get access to select stories from the archives, along with unlimited digital access to Vogue, for $3 $1/month for one year.
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For the past two decades, graduate students have been able to take out an unlimited amount of federal student loans to cover the full cost of their education.
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The only food stall that was open during kickoff sold turkey legs for $23, a smash cheeseburger for $20 and a giant western sausage for $20.
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Over the last two weeks, fires have popped up in an open space area in the eastern part of the Denver metro area very close to homes.
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The relaxed fit offers plenty of comfort while the print keeps things visually interesting.
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Her hosting playbook still sets the tone, even as a new generation reshapes it for a more relaxed era.
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“Unrestricted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unrestricted. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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