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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
Worst-case scenario: Lillard recovers, misses the entire season, then becomes an unrestricted free agent in the summer of 2026.
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Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 4 July 2025
He is set to become an unrestricted free agent next summer.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 2 July 2025
Stevens was not tendered a qualifying offer and is an unrestricted free agent.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 2 July 2025
The goaltending market is remarkably thin, with fewer than a dozen unrestricted free agents who played in the league last season.
—Stephen Whyno, Chicago Tribune, 1 July 2025
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Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 4 July 2025
He is set to become an unrestricted free agent next summer.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 2 July 2025
Stevens was not tendered a qualifying offer and is an unrestricted free agent.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 2 July 2025
The goaltending market is remarkably thin, with fewer than a dozen unrestricted free agents who played in the league last season.
—Stephen Whyno, Chicago Tribune, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unrestricted
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Our end-to-end suite of applications and services enables business and public customers across 25 industries globally to operate profitably, adapt continuously, and make a difference.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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While administration officials tout the bill as a tool to enhance public safety, immigration experts caution that the funding far exceeds what's needed to target serious criminal offenders.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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This entails the focus on more flexible work arrangements and challenges the more deeply rooted traditional relationships between employees and employers.—
Bankim Chandra,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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The upcoming academic year will mark the debut of a new, more flexible ban on cellphone use at schools.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 July 2025
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Please consider supporting local journalism and getting unlimited digital access.—
Violet Ikonomova,
Freep.com,
21 July 2025
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Includes unlimited digital access and exclusive subscriber-only content.—
Scott Gilbertson,
Wired News,
20 July 2025
Adjective
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If finding indoor shelter is not an option: Stay away from open fields, hill summits, or ridge tops.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
19 July 2025
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There are two outside receiver spots open around McConkey, the Chargers’ No. 1 option, who is at his best in the slot.—
Daniel Popper,
New York Times,
19 July 2025
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Another 2024 Michelin winner is Rocca, where chef and owner Bryce Bonsack serves Italian fare in a relaxed atmosphere inspired by his pilgrimage to Italy.—
Mariette Williams,
USA Today,
24 July 2025
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The following Canadian towns offer a more local experience than their big city neighbors, are more affordable, and allow travelers to get to know the destination at a slower and more relaxed pace.—
Kaitlyn McInnis,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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“Unrestricted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unrestricted. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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