as in public
freely available for use or participation by all
the public library has a free-for-all lending policy
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as in brawl
a rough and often noisy fight usually involving several people
during the play-offs, fans of the opposing teams clashed in the streets in several free-for-alls
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as in jumble
a state in which everything is out of order
it was a free-for-all when the doors to the arena opened and the crowd rushed in all at once
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Recent Examples of free-for-all
Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 7 Feb. 2025
The class, the film shows, was an experimental free-for-all.
—Natalia Winkelman, IndieWire, 31 Jan. 2025
Trump's first administration was often a free-for-all, driven by rivalries between Chief of Staff Reince Priebus, adviser Steve Bannon and Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner.
—Marc Caputo, Axios, 26 Jan. 2025
But Sunday’s event in Santa Monica quickly turned into a free-for-all as frustrated residents pressed officials on an array of issues.
—Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2025
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Noun
From April 13 to 15, the capital transforms into a massive free-for-all, where people appear with everything from water guns to hoses, dousing each other in water to mark the turn of the year.
—Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 7 Feb. 2025
The class, the film shows, was an experimental free-for-all.
—Natalia Winkelman, IndieWire, 31 Jan. 2025
Trump's first administration was often a free-for-all, driven by rivalries between Chief of Staff Reince Priebus, adviser Steve Bannon and Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner.
—Marc Caputo, Axios, 26 Jan. 2025
But Sunday’s event in Santa Monica quickly turned into a free-for-all as frustrated residents pressed officials on an array of issues.
—Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for free-for-all
Adjective
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The next four largest egg producers are privately held, so their financial data are not public.—
Katherine Faulders,
ABC News,
8 Mar. 2025
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Private fears become public and Gaines sharply renders the stress of Clay’s twoness.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
8 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Authorities believe Davis orchestrated the hit with others in the car following a brawl at the MGM Grand casino.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
6 Mar. 2025
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For one thing, Born Again gets Cox in the suit ASAP and cuts to the chase almost as fast with an assassin’s fatal hand and a cop-bar brawl that truly shoots out the lights.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
4 Mar. 2025
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Baker also leads the orchestra, which sounds grand — although the sound in the arts center’s Pugh Theater often left musicians, lead singers and chorus all at the same level, with actors speaking over all of it at the same time to create a sonic jumble.—
Matthew J. Palm,
Orlando Sentinel,
27 Feb. 2025
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Minimize noise and clutter Dr. Small says environmental triggers like loud sounds and jumbles of papers and clothing can increase sundowning symptoms.—
Cathy Habas,
SELF,
17 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The windows were open squares pasted over with layers of newspaper, and the room was occupied mainly by a brick bed large enough for the parents and the four children to share.—
Yiyun Li,
The New Yorker,
9 Mar. 2025
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Specifically, Brown developed an excellent rapport with quarterback Patrick Mahomes during those summer practices in St. Joseph, flashing a knack for tracking deep balls while also getting open on intermediate routes.—
Jesse Newell,
Kansas City Star,
9 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The side chat, though, was all about the email invitation, which had inspired dozens of famous recipients to not just reply but reply-all, causing inbox havoc among the publishing and comedy elite.—
Paula Aceves,
Vulture,
21 Feb. 2025
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Grant consistently gets into the backfield as a two-technique player, creating havoc on rushing downs.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
21 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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As a seller, the club is open to moving its pending unrestricted free agents — provided the returns are sufficiently enticing.—
Thomas Drance,
The Athletic,
5 Mar. 2025
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Trading Thuney gives the Chiefs, who had 20 unrestricted free agents heading into this offseason, more resources to sign Smith and those other players.—
Jeff Fedotin,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Chicago Fire April 19: Columbus Crew May 10: Minnesota United May 14: San Jose Earthquakes May 24: Philadelphia Union The good news for out-of-Miami Messi fans is that – so far – there are no direct schedule clashes between the Argentina national team schedule and the Herons’ itinerary.—
Ian Nicholas Quillen,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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The sun’s clash with Jupiter encourages you to accept a promising career opportunity!—
USA TODAY,
USA TODAY,
2 Mar. 2025
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People are angry’: Fear and chaos grip San Diego’s 47,000-strong federal workforce ‘People are frustrated.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Mar. 2025
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The series followed a group of over-the-top contestants vying for Flav’s affection through outrageous challenges, dramatic eliminations, and plenty of chaos.—
Emily Price,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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