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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
Teams must have under 10 active players to sign a player to a hardship contract.
Thornton, who is set to make $112,000 this year, will be an unrestricted free agent next offseason.
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Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 25 July 2025
The project also includes three unrestricted manager units, 25,000 square feet of retail space and a 4,000-square-foot child care center.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 July 2025
This year’s crop of unrestricted free agents was quite underwhelming.
—Harman Dayal, New York Times, 11 July 2025
Powell, who won an NBA championship with the Toronto Raptors in 2019 before spending the last three-plus seasons with the Clippers, is on an expiring $20.5 million salary for this upcoming season and will be an unrestricted free agent next offseason.
—Miami Herald, 7 July 2025
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Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 25 July 2025
The project also includes three unrestricted manager units, 25,000 square feet of retail space and a 4,000-square-foot child care center.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 July 2025
This year’s crop of unrestricted free agents was quite underwhelming.
—Harman Dayal, New York Times, 11 July 2025
Powell, who won an NBA championship with the Toronto Raptors in 2019 before spending the last three-plus seasons with the Clippers, is on an expiring $20.5 million salary for this upcoming season and will be an unrestricted free agent next offseason.
—Miami Herald, 7 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unrestricted
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Shortly after Trigg’s death, Emilie filed a lawsuit on Tuesday, May 27, requesting to block records about Trigg's death from public view.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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Users can now repost others' public feed posts and video Reels to their own followers.—
Katie Wiseman,
IndyStar,
9 Aug. 2025
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Further discussions in London and Stockholm made enough progress for the two sides this week to announce another extension of the ceasefire, with the White House praising Beijing for being cooperative and flexible in the negotiations to date.—
Scott Kennedy,
Time,
16 Aug. 2025
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The company focuses on flexible plans without long-term contracts.—
Kara McGinley,
USA Today,
15 Aug. 2025
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Those companies have virtually unlimited funds and a growing appetite for sports.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Get unlimited digital access to Vogue including the September issue for $3 $1/month for one year.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
13 Aug. 2025
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Before Kunkel even left, another job title was also listed open: quality enhancement plan director.—
Stephanie Kuzydym,
The Courier-Journal,
12 Aug. 2025
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Strickland wants to see the Corps use more of the dredge material for coastal restoration projects, or take it offshore to the open Gulf, as was the practice between 1986 and 2014.—
Debbie Elliott,
NPR,
12 Aug. 2025
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Located on Norway’s southern tip, this midsize city is known for sunshine, swimming spots, and a relaxed summer atmosphere that feels more Mediterranean than Nordic, at least when the weather cooperates.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Men’s cotton dress pants are updated with relaxed fits, cropped hems and oversized silhouettes.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Unrestricted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unrestricted. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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