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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
During the evening, Maed Beauty founder Denise Vasi received an unrestricted $100,000 Sephora Beauty Grant.
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Caché McClay, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
Made from lightweight nylon and spandex, these moisture-wicking, barrel-leg trousers from Amazon are as comfortable as your favorite pair of yoga pants and offer unrestricted mobility.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2026
The trade deadline is on March 6, and general manager Mike Grier will have to decide whether to sell off one or more of his pending unrestricted free agents or keep them for the stretch run and risk losing them for nothing this summer.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2026
Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts is among the Falcons' 15 potential unrestricted free agents that could hit the open market in March.
—David Wellham, AJC.com, 22 Jan. 2026
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Caché McClay, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
Made from lightweight nylon and spandex, these moisture-wicking, barrel-leg trousers from Amazon are as comfortable as your favorite pair of yoga pants and offer unrestricted mobility.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2026
The trade deadline is on March 6, and general manager Mike Grier will have to decide whether to sell off one or more of his pending unrestricted free agents or keep them for the stretch run and risk losing them for nothing this summer.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2026
Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts is among the Falcons' 15 potential unrestricted free agents that could hit the open market in March.
—David Wellham, AJC.com, 22 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unrestricted
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The exchange added political heat to an already sensitive topic that blends science, national security, and public curiosity.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Feb. 2026
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The post included a photo of a teen carrying a realistic-looking toy pistol, which was captured by a doorbell camera in 2024, said Ziggy Azarcon, public information officer with the Irvine Police Department.—
Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Retirees who are flexible with spending or have other income sources, like Social Security or pensions, may be more comfortable using gold this way than someone who needs steady, reliable monthly cash.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Curlers need an intense training regimen, dedicated to sustaining them through short bursts of cardiovascular exercise (sweeping) and keeping their legs flexible and strong to support the deep lunge position adopted when hurling the stone.—
Julia Frankel,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
15 Feb. 2026
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Texas is the bastion of common sense, law and order, and the land of unlimited opportunity.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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Officers smashed open their window with a weapon before pulling them out and restraining them.—
Isabelle Chapman,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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One-touch pass in the neutral zone gave her open ice, nothing to slow down a snipe.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
18 Feb. 2026
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The bow-legged style is the perfect combination of relaxed and polished—but what to wear with barrel jeans is another story.—
India Roby,
InStyle,
16 Feb. 2026
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Sure, she's embraced the wide-leg trend in the recent past, but typically in the form of flowy trousers that give her classic, tailored aesthetic a more relaxed touch.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Unrestricted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unrestricted. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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