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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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2
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
Because Scott’s gifts are unrestricted—meaning the donation can be used at the discretion of the grantee—there’s no concrete evidence that Scott’s 2021 or 2025 donations went directly to SJP or AMP.
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Sydney Lake, Fortune, 6 Jan. 2026
Wennberg had been one of the Sharks’ most prominent pending unrestricted free agents until the two sides came together on a three-year, $18 million extension, finalized on Sunday.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026
Top wing defender Dorian Finney-Smith signed as an unrestricted free agent with the Houston Rockets.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2026
That makes Kelce an unrestricted free agent.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 5 Jan. 2026
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Sydney Lake, Fortune, 6 Jan. 2026
Wennberg had been one of the Sharks’ most prominent pending unrestricted free agents until the two sides came together on a three-year, $18 million extension, finalized on Sunday.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026
Top wing defender Dorian Finney-Smith signed as an unrestricted free agent with the Houston Rockets.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2026
That makes Kelce an unrestricted free agent.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 5 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unrestricted
Adjective
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There are other examples of lawmakers leaving public office for lobbying roles, but keeping their accounts open and spending from them.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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The state Department of Education controls public education, under the leadership of the governor and the Legislature.—
SHELLEY SMITH SPECIAL TO THE DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE,
Arkansas Online,
10 Jan. 2026
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Gently clean the seal regularly baking soda or dish soap to remove mold and keep it flexible.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
10 Jan. 2026
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With more than $2 million raised through crowdfunding, Zero Zero Robotics says AQUA has drawn strong interest from watersport enthusiasts looking for a more durable and flexible aerial filming tool.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The letter cited Boise City Code, which prohibits selling or advertising unlimited alcoholic drinks for a single price.—
Rose Evans,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026
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Applicants can submit up to five pieces per entry, with unlimited submissions allowed, at a $20 fee per entry.—
Mona Darwish,
Oc Register,
8 Jan. 2026
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And 74 of those came when Donovan Olugbode was open for three receptions.—
Maddie Hartley,
Kansas City Star,
9 Nov. 2025
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In an effort to make that happen, officials with the city of Little Rock presented a plan for the portion of the trail at the Dillard's headquarters on Thursday at an open forum meeting at the Dunbar Community Center, inspiring hope in some cyclists and advocates.—
Amir Mahmoud,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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Other reviewers appreciate the sweater’s relaxed silhouette that drapes nicely without looking baggy.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Cate Blanchett is the queen of a relaxed, textured bob.—
Catharine Malzahn,
InStyle,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Unrestricted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unrestricted. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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