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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Often, adventurous children or adults help nature along by prodding the pods open, and blowing the seeds in the silk into the wind.—
Sheryl De Vore,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Mar. 2025
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Plenty of tour operators offer adventurous journeys from women: Sisters Traveling Solo, which sold out its 2024 tours; Wild Women Expeditions, an operator with tours in 27 countries; and Adventure Women, founded in 1982.—
Sarah Buder,
AFAR Media,
3 Mar. 2025
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The singer, who made headlines for wearing a daring naked dress by Dundas at the Vanity Fair 2023 Oscars party, returned to the annual event on Sunday, wearing another see-through style.—
Renan Botelho,
WWD,
3 Mar. 2025
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In stereotypical movies, the gallant hero saves the damsel through daring, dramatic action.—
Amanda Nguyen,
TIME,
3 Mar. 2025
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True innovation requires fearless iteration and experimentation.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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The filmmaker-actor will portray a fearless inspector characterized as a devout follower of the Hindu God Ayyappa with zero tolerance for corruption.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
28 Feb. 2025
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What began as a frustration with fashion’s one-size-fits-all approach evolved into a bold venture that challenged the norms of an industry saturated with sameness.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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Check below for the full list of winners (in bold).—
Jodi Guglielmi,
Rolling Stone,
2 Mar. 2025
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“Free-swinging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/free-swinging. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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