as in adventurous
inclined or willing to take risks
free-swinging entrepreneurs who could see that the future lay in biotech and were willing to stake everything on that vision
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Recent Examples of free-swinging
Acquired in 2020 as a throw-in piece to the Brusdar Graterol-for-Kenta Maeda trade, Camargo has the arm strength and right-handed power to be a useful big leaguer in spite of his free-swinging approach at the plate.
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Aaron Gleeman, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
For example, sauna operators in New York are required by law to have an automatic one-hour timer or an attendant who checks the room every 15 minutes, an alarm system, and a free-swinging door to easily view the inside the sauna.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
That was not the case on Wednesday, as Stroman issued four free passes to the free-swinging Marlins in a 5-2 Yankees loss.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 11 Apr. 2024
According to Muncy, the Dodgers have taken note — especially as more free-swinging teams have achieved October success in recent years.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2023
The Orioles rank high in several pitch-discipline stats, including fourth in walk rate and pitches per plate appearance — a stark contrast to the free-swinging clubs of yesteryear.
—Jacob Calvin Meyer, Baltimore Sun, 3 May 2023
His walk statistics are impressive in the current MLB free-swinging era.
—Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes, 18 Apr. 2023
Aaron Gleeman, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
For example, sauna operators in New York are required by law to have an automatic one-hour timer or an attendant who checks the room every 15 minutes, an alarm system, and a free-swinging door to easily view the inside the sauna.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
That was not the case on Wednesday, as Stroman issued four free passes to the free-swinging Marlins in a 5-2 Yankees loss.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 11 Apr. 2024
According to Muncy, the Dodgers have taken note — especially as more free-swinging teams have achieved October success in recent years.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2023
The Orioles rank high in several pitch-discipline stats, including fourth in walk rate and pitches per plate appearance — a stark contrast to the free-swinging clubs of yesteryear.
—Jacob Calvin Meyer, Baltimore Sun, 3 May 2023
His walk statistics are impressive in the current MLB free-swinging era.
—Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes, 18 Apr. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for free-swinging
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An adventurous death trip that will magically drive them both from their hovel to the wild mountains and up to New York, from suffocating reality to absolute freedom.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
20 Feb. 2025
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Beachgoers can enjoy the calm turquoise waters and white sand, or jump on a catamaran for an adventurous day at sea.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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The delicate gold chains holding Johnson’s Gucci dress together recalled another sensual and daring red carpet look: the safety pin dress, which through the years, has been worn by Anne Hathaway, Miley Cyrus, Kristen Stewart, and of course the vivacious original, Elizabeth Hurley in Versace.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2025
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In response, Rudolph lets his directorial vision loose here, a giddy cinematic id that displays more imagination and more daring in every cathode tube and every street sign, every growl and every rant, than most Hollywood movies have in their whole run time.—
Richard Brody,
The New Yorker,
14 Feb. 2025
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By Alice Cary and Christian Allaire As far as fashion is concerned, Rihanna has always been ahead of the curve—able to dabble in trends in a genuinely fearless manner.—
Alice Cary,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2025
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The story will chronicle the extraordinary true story of a meeting between Queen Elizabeth I, the most powerful ruler in British history, and the fearless 16th century Irish rebel pirate Grace O’Malley (Granuaile).—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
20 Feb. 2025
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The case for a new general manager is that person would be able to better identify the types of players necessary to round at this roster and have the foresight to take bold and proactive action to make moves happen.—
Matthew Fairburn,
The Athletic,
18 Feb. 2025
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Her makeup included bold brows and a smokey eye with a glossy lip.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
18 Feb. 2025
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“Free-swinging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/free-swinging. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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