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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
The Holiday Hope campaign provides unrestricted funds to six local organizations: Caring Carroll, Carroll County Food Sunday, The Shepherd’s Staff, HOFFA Foundation, Human Services Programs of Carroll County, Access Carroll and BridgingLife.
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Thomas Goodwin Smith, Baltimore Sun, 10 Jan. 2025
Veteran tight end Ian Thomas, like Tremble, will be an unrestricted free agent in March.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 7 Jan. 2025
One group was only allowed to eat every other day, another ate for eight hours a day and fasted for 16, and the third group was allowed unrestricted access to food.
—Michael Franco, New Atlas, 4 Jan. 2025
In contrast, those raised with unrestricted access to devices often find social interactions difficult and may exhibit more defiance and disrespect.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
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Thomas Goodwin Smith, Baltimore Sun, 10 Jan. 2025
Veteran tight end Ian Thomas, like Tremble, will be an unrestricted free agent in March.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 7 Jan. 2025
One group was only allowed to eat every other day, another ate for eight hours a day and fasted for 16, and the third group was allowed unrestricted access to food.
—Michael Franco, New Atlas, 4 Jan. 2025
In contrast, those raised with unrestricted access to devices often find social interactions difficult and may exhibit more defiance and disrespect.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unrestricted
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And while most of the financial details of their divorce are not public, neither will pay the other spousal support.Jodi Guglielmi, Rolling Stone, 7 Jan. 2025
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Like many people in rural Utah, Lyman sees the monument as yet another government land grab, in a state where more than 60 percent of the land is public.Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 7 Jan. 2025
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The flexible mesh material allows your foot to easily slide into the shoe and stretch, ensuring there’s no break-in period or painful blisters.Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2025
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Rather than huge fans on the set with a massive amount of electronic noise, those fans are outside the stage and they’re tubed in through on plastic flexible ducts.Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 10 Jan. 2025
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Includes unlimited digital access and exclusive subscriber-only content.Brenda Stolyar, WIRED, 9 Jan. 2025
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Vogue Runway is exclusive to subscribers Get the latest runway coverage and unlimited digital access to Vogue for $3 $1/month for one year.Nicole Phelps, Vogue, 7 Jan. 2025
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Be open to learning from neurodivergent people who have an array of talents and perspectives.Maya Richard-Craven, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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For how long remains to be seen and is open to interpretation.Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025
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In my practice, the mission has always been about creating a welcoming, relaxed environment for patients.Maged el-Malecki, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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It’s made from a soft, chunky fabric and has a relaxed, boxy fit.Ali Faccenda, People.com, 13 Jan. 2025
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“Unrestricted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unrestricted. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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