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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
Additionally, the university plans to close some of its 140 centers and institutes, aiming to reduce unrestricted funding by at least 20% in the coming years.
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Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
But public access to The Cove remains unrestricted, and with few city regulations in place there, rangers have less ability to cite people who don’t stay away from the pinnipeds.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
The DianeWeyermann Fellowship provides $100,000 in unrestricted funding for each project, as well as two creative retreats, one in 2025 and another in 2026.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2025
In comparison to the states ranked higher in safety, Wyoming allows younger drivers to obtain an unrestricted license with passenger and nighttime restrictions ending six months after provisional licensure.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
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Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
But public access to The Cove remains unrestricted, and with few city regulations in place there, rangers have less ability to cite people who don’t stay away from the pinnipeds.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
The DianeWeyermann Fellowship provides $100,000 in unrestricted funding for each project, as well as two creative retreats, one in 2025 and another in 2026.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2025
In comparison to the states ranked higher in safety, Wyoming allows younger drivers to obtain an unrestricted license with passenger and nighttime restrictions ending six months after provisional licensure.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unrestricted
Adjective
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In a statement posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, the network’s president, Rebecca Kutler, issued a public apology.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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Josh Snyder reports on how the state LEARNS Act has changed public education, including on the local level.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The refrigerated deliveries are flexible based on your schedule and feature eco-friendly packaging.—
Kasey Caminiti,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Crops are left unharvested in response to market conditions, but they could be marketed with connections to more flexible buyers.—
Ivanka Trump,
Fortune,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Please consider supporting local journalism and getting unlimited digital access.—
Leah Olajide,
Freep.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Bandcamp downloads are available in MP3, FLAC and more, and supporters get unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app.—
Lars Brandle,
Billboard,
10 Sep. 2025
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The layout also includes a separate bedroom and bathroom, while the open living room has room for a sofa, TV stand, bookcase, and more.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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The 35-year-old Bohannon hopes to draw in audiences and artists who, like himself, may not come from a reggae background but are open to exploring new musical styles.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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Perfectly roomy with a bit of effortless slouch for a relaxed feel, the Balance Bucket is available in both black and brown suede, plus black leather, to complement every mood and lifestyle.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
10 Sep. 2025
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Now that she’s named her successor as Vogue’s top editor, Anna Wintour seems a bit more relaxed.—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN Money,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Unrestricted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unrestricted. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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