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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
Powell, who was traded by the Los Angeles Clippers to the Heat last offseason, is set to become an unrestricted free agent this summer.
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Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
What came out of those conversations was a need to provide artists with unrestricted support, Khimm said.
—Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 14 Apr. 2026
The Lynx lost a backup big in the expansion draft, and Alanna Smith is an unrestricted free agent with many suitors, so adding more frontcourt depth would help now and in the future.
—Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2026
The mega philanthropist has also given an eye-watering $436 million in unrestricted giving to Habitat for Humanity, a global nonprofit organization helping alleviate the housing crisis.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 13 Apr. 2026
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Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
What came out of those conversations was a need to provide artists with unrestricted support, Khimm said.
—Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 14 Apr. 2026
The Lynx lost a backup big in the expansion draft, and Alanna Smith is an unrestricted free agent with many suitors, so adding more frontcourt depth would help now and in the future.
—Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2026
The mega philanthropist has also given an eye-watering $436 million in unrestricted giving to Habitat for Humanity, a global nonprofit organization helping alleviate the housing crisis.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 13 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unrestricted
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Our real estate data comes from public records that have been registered and digitized by local county offices.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
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The potential schedule change could further complicate a public-private project that has encountered steady resistance since it was announced two years ago.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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Future developments enabled by this technique include flexible organic electronics that can be printed or painted directly onto materials, such as smart clothing.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Apr. 2026
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According to industry estimates, private credit has grown into a multi-trillion-dollar asset class globally, driven in part by demand for faster, more flexible capital deployment.—
NIa Bowers,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
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Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.—
Freddie Clayton,
NBC news,
19 Apr. 2026
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Nonprofits like Keep Oakland Beautiful rely on donations and grants, and don't have unlimited resources to maintain the area indefinitely.—
Da Lin,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Iranian forces on Saturday fired on a tanker and cargo ship in the sea lane, a day after declaring the sea lane open to commercial traffic.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
22 Apr. 2026
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Such procedures are often left open for 24 hours, and the Cypriot presidency said that final approval could come on Thursday, when EU leaders are gathering for a summit in Cyprus.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Apr. 2026
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In Casual mode, players can take their time with unlimited chances to find every change, perfect for a relaxed, low-pressure experience.—
Rachel Jacoby Zoldan,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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When consuming oregano, however, blood vessels can be more relaxed and open due to carvacrol.—
Angelica Bottaro,
Verywell Health,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Unrestricted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unrestricted. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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