free-range
adjective
: allowed to range and forage with relative freedom
free-range chickens
also
: of, relating to, or produced by free-range animals
free-range eggs
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Critics argued that record-book animals should only count when taken under free-range conditions, while supporters noted that the hunt complied with Safari Club International's standards and was conducted legally on private land.
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Amber Harding Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
If unorganized, free-range fun is more your vibe, kids will adore running around the ducks, geese, and squirrels, as well as feeding the donkeys or the fish in the pond—with gelato breaks thrown in for good measure.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Companies like Google are betting that the latest AI models can help robots become more free-range workers operating in complex and less controlled real-world environments—a prospect that also carries the greater risk of robots doing damage or harm to humans if something goes wrong.
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Scharon Harding,
ArsTechnica,
15 Apr. 2026
For example, instead of having an adult enforce many rules of a baseball game, free-range kids are encouraged to play a pick-up game with their pals in the neighborhood.
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Amy Morin,
Parents,
5 Mar. 2026
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Amber Harding Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
If unorganized, free-range fun is more your vibe, kids will adore running around the ducks, geese, and squirrels, as well as feeding the donkeys or the fish in the pond—with gelato breaks thrown in for good measure.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Companies like Google are betting that the latest AI models can help robots become more free-range workers operating in complex and less controlled real-world environments—a prospect that also carries the greater risk of robots doing damage or harm to humans if something goes wrong.
—
Scharon Harding,
ArsTechnica,
15 Apr. 2026
For example, instead of having an adult enforce many rules of a baseball game, free-range kids are encouraged to play a pick-up game with their pals in the neighborhood.
—
Amy Morin,
Parents,
5 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for free-range
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“Free-range.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/free-range. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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