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as in independence
the state of being free from the control or power of another
we owe our freedom to the untold numbers of soldiers who have fought in our nation's wars since its founding
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as in latitude
the right to act or move freely
as special guests of the owners, the youngsters had full freedom of the resort and its private beach
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Recent Examples of freedom
In an age dominated by screens, social media, and shrinking childhood freedoms, renowned psychologist and one of Parents’ Next Gen winners, Jonathan Haidt, is leading a growing global movement to help parents reclaim their kids’ mental health, independence, and joy.
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Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 22 July 2025
Shelton believes the right to record government officials is protected and argues that freedom should not be limited to a public setting if there are no other privacy concerns at play.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 21 July 2025
With the freedom to place and move dozens of instruments all around you, Atmos Music goes further, giving producers and musicians a new creative outlet with possibilities that go beyond anything before it.
—Ryan Waniata, Wired News, 20 July 2025
The club have given me this bit of freedom to make a decision.
—Andy Naylor, New York Times, 11 July 2025
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Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 22 July 2025
Shelton believes the right to record government officials is protected and argues that freedom should not be limited to a public setting if there are no other privacy concerns at play.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 21 July 2025
With the freedom to place and move dozens of instruments all around you, Atmos Music goes further, giving producers and musicians a new creative outlet with possibilities that go beyond anything before it.
—Ryan Waniata, Wired News, 20 July 2025
The club have given me this bit of freedom to make a decision.
—Andy Naylor, New York Times, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for freedom
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One of its most disastrous legacies of the Partition is the dispute over the former princely state of Jammu and Kashmir, which erupted into a war between India and Pakistan soon after independence and left Kashmir divided between the two countries after a ceasefire.—
Sam Dalrymple,
Time,
14 July 2025
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Wednesday, July 23 Patriotic music: Musician Vincent Young will perform music celebrating 250 years of American independence at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 23.—
Pomerado News,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 July 2025
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Participating in the type of cover-up his supporters decry The backlash over the Trump administration's memo and the president's defense of Bondi has been swift and intense from supporters who have given him wide latitude in the past.—
Stephen Fowler,
NPR,
14 July 2025
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The times and dates given apply to mid-northern latitudes.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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With strong regulatory foresight and a commitment to digital sovereignty, the region is turning trust and transparency into competitive advantages.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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The East Asian neighbors have two ongoing disputes in the East China Sea: one over the sovereignty of the uninhabited Senkaku island group—administered by Tokyo but claimed by Beijing as the Diaoyu Islands—and the other over energy exploration in the region.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
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Medicare Advantage plan members can face prior authorization for many services, whereas Original Medicare has considerably fewer situations requiring approval.—
Diane Omdahl,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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In January, the US Food and Drug Administration gave marketing authorization to certain nicotine pouches for the first time, allowing sales of 10 flavors of popular brand Zyn to help adult smokers quit or cut back on their tobacco use.—
Jeffrey Kopp,
CNN Money,
14 July 2025
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That same spirit — to broaden our embrace of liberty with each generation — has marked the arc of American progress.—
Sam Raus,
Oc Register,
13 July 2025
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These actions seek to undermine the very fabric of the democracy on which the Council of Europe and its member States are founded by their destruction of individual freedoms, their suppression of political liberties and their blatant disregard for the rule of law.—
Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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And in today’s digital world, even a small mistake—intentional or not—can quickly spiral out of control and damage trust.—
Maria Trochimezuk,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Partners have no control over or input into the reporting or editing process and do not review stories before publication.—
Oli Gamp,
New York Times,
23 July 2025
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The visit comes ahead of Colombia’s July 20th Independence Day — a milestone that was facilitated by Haiti, which provided arms and soldiers to help in its liberation and that of Venezuela, Ecuador and Panama from under Spanish rule.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
18 July 2025
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Investment income for the quarter, propelled by a remarkable turnaround for the markets generally since the lows of liberation day, should see a significant boost.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
14 July 2025
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After the necessary licenses and permits weren’t granted by Barcelona City Council, however, Barca had to cancel its plan and arrange to hold the Gamper at the Johan Cruyff Stadium which has just 6,000 seats.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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The legislation limits individuals to redeeming 5,000 bottles a day and requires redemption centers to record the name, driver’s license and license plate of anyone returning over 2,500 bottles.—
Angela Eichhorst,
Hartford Courant,
22 July 2025
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“Freedom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freedom. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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