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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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2
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
Winners in the Emerging and Established artist categories will receive $50,000 as an unrestricted honorarium.
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Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 15 May 2025
Noah Dobson, a restricted free agent who is one year away from unrestricted free-agent status, is another player to watch.
—Arpon Basu, New York Times, 16 May 2025
Primary school students are prohibited from using unrestricted generative AI tools on their own, although an instructor may use the tech to assist with teaching, according to the local government report.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 15 May 2025
They're currently projected to be $22 million below the luxury-tax line next year, and starting center Myles Turner is about to become an unrestricted free agent.
—Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
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Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 15 May 2025
Noah Dobson, a restricted free agent who is one year away from unrestricted free-agent status, is another player to watch.
—Arpon Basu, New York Times, 16 May 2025
Primary school students are prohibited from using unrestricted generative AI tools on their own, although an instructor may use the tech to assist with teaching, according to the local government report.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 15 May 2025
They're currently projected to be $22 million below the luxury-tax line next year, and starting center Myles Turner is about to become an unrestricted free agent.
—Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unrestricted
Adjective
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Two months after Thicke and Patton's divorce was finalized in March 2015, Thicke and Geary made their public debut as a couple at the Cannes Film Festival.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
31 May 2025
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But in a stark contrast, Read’s father has been mingling with her fans and chatting with the press in an apparent bid to win public sentiment over to his daughter.—
Michael Ruiz , Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2025
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Everything has to be centred on them, perhaps with a flexible back three with three attacking midfielders: Havertz as a false nine, Musiala half left, Wirtz half right.—
Philipp Lahm,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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Subsidized interest, flexible repayment options and leeway during times of financial hardship make federal loans a smart option for many eligible borrowers.—
Kamaron McNair,
CNBC,
5 June 2025
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The panel ruled that Trump did not have the authority to impose unlimited tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, which gives presidents the power to impose sanctions during national emergencies.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Get unlimited access to WIRED for only $2.50 $1 per month for one year.—
John Brandon,
Wired News,
1 June 2025
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If finding indoor shelter is not an option: Steer clear of open fields, hilltops, or ridge tops.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
1 June 2025
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If finding indoor shelter is not an option: Avoid open fields, the top of a hill, or a ridge top.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 June 2025
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After an afternoon strolling through Historic Georgetown, come back to the hotel for a quick change and a pre-dinner drink at Eliza’s, the relaxed, open-air waterfront bar at the back of the property.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
7 June 2025
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The garden level features a private patio with an outdoor kitchenette, while sliding glass doors connect a relaxed seating area off the home’s secondary kitchen to a rear garden with a mudroom and bike storage.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
6 June 2025
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“Unrestricted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unrestricted. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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