1
as in voluntarily
of one's own free will
I will freely give my life for my country
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2
as in easily
without difficulty
the horse broke the halter rope quite freely
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Recent Examples of freely
Open-source generally refers to software in which the source code is made freely available, allowing anyone to view, modify and redistribute it.
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Dylan Butts, CNBC, 8 July 2025
By allowing droplets to move freely, the study explores how surface tension, viscosity and other forces affect fluid dynamics in microgravity.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 8 July 2025
Add the towels to the drum, being sure to leave plenty of extra room for the towels to move freely during the cycle.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 6 July 2025
On June 30, Netflix premiered its documentary Shark Whisperer, which follows Ocean Ramsey in her unique (and controversial — and viral) approach to marine conservation: swimming freely with gigantic sharks for hours on end.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 4 July 2025
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Dylan Butts, CNBC, 8 July 2025
By allowing droplets to move freely, the study explores how surface tension, viscosity and other forces affect fluid dynamics in microgravity.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 8 July 2025
Add the towels to the drum, being sure to leave plenty of extra room for the towels to move freely during the cycle.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 6 July 2025
On June 30, Netflix premiered its documentary Shark Whisperer, which follows Ocean Ramsey in her unique (and controversial — and viral) approach to marine conservation: swimming freely with gigantic sharks for hours on end.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 4 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for freely
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The Undertaker is also training Jelly Roll to team with Randy Orton as the pair will wrestle Drew McIntyre and Logan Paul at WWE's SummerSlam. Music City, more than ever, could easily double as America's pop cultural epicenter.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
26 July 2025
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Things happen, our heroes react, a potentially world-ending crisis is easily averted and everything is wrapped up in time for dinner.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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This sleek, mock-neck jumpsuit makes travel-day dressing incredibly easy.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
18 July 2025
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Pairings that go down easy and offer just enough zag.—
Amiel Stanek,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
11 July 2025
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But one of the most intriguing aspects of the new model could be MLS’ ability to reach foreign audiences far more efficiently than in previous relationships with foreign cable networks.—
Ian Nicholas Quillen,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Both of us want to do things as quickly and efficiently as possible.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
23 July 2025
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Spelt 11 grams per cup cooked Known for its nutty, sweet favor, spelt is closely related to wheat and can readily serve as a substitute in most recipes.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
15 July 2025
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The rescue was complicated by first responders not having a hydraulic rescue tool — often called a Jaws of Life — readily available.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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“Freely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freely. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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