as in public
freely available for use or participation by all
the public library has a free-for-all lending policy
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as in brawl
a rough and often noisy fight usually involving several people
during the play-offs, fans of the opposing teams clashed in the streets in several free-for-alls
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as in jumble
a state in which everything is out of order
it was a free-for-all when the doors to the arena opened and the crowd rushed in all at once
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Recent Examples of free-for-all
New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 30 Mar. 2025
Rather than replace the free-for-all with a streamlined review process, restaurants seeking approval for new sheds hit delay after delay, bureaucratic obstacle after bureaucratic obstacle.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 30 Mar. 2025
Far from an unregulated free-for-all, Florida vacation rentals follow rigorous safety, tax and operational standards — often exceeding those required of traditional hotels.
—Shaun McCorry, Sun Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2025
All of these eclectic folks contribute to the rowdy, free-for-all atmosphere of a movie that’s not necessarily great, but earnestly plays its part in trying to make New York City great again.
—Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Mar. 2025
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Rather than replace the free-for-all with a streamlined review process, restaurants seeking approval for new sheds hit delay after delay, bureaucratic obstacle after bureaucratic obstacle.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 30 Mar. 2025
Rather than replace the free-for-all with a streamlined review process, restaurants seeking approval for new sheds hit delay after delay, bureaucratic obstacle after bureaucratic obstacle.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 30 Mar. 2025
Far from an unregulated free-for-all, Florida vacation rentals follow rigorous safety, tax and operational standards — often exceeding those required of traditional hotels.
—Shaun McCorry, Sun Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2025
All of these eclectic folks contribute to the rowdy, free-for-all atmosphere of a movie that’s not necessarily great, but earnestly plays its part in trying to make New York City great again.
—Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for free-for-all
Adjective
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The move triggered a 21-day public comment period as part of the investigation led by the Commerce Department.—
Maggie Fick,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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In early February, President Trump fired both the Kennedy Center's president and chairman, The shift has fueled concerns over particularly given the administration's policies on transgender rights and Trump's public criticism of drag performances at the center.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
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Same for a trip to a country bar, where Chris picks up the dance moves insanely quickly and Brax starts a window-crashing brawl.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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With Sam’s help, the team learns that a military contractor has been committing war crimes (and murdering to cover it up), which launches a massive brawl aboard a ship full of very bad Russians.—
Sara Netzley,
EW.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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Instead, voters themselves are jumbles of competing and sometimes contradictory interests.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
14 Feb. 2025
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Baker also leads the orchestra, which sounds grand — although the sound in the arts center’s Pugh Theater often left musicians, lead singers and chorus all at the same level, with actors speaking over all of it at the same time to create a sonic jumble.—
Matthew J. Palm,
Orlando Sentinel,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The funnel is wide open, welcoming anyone who wants to experience the thrill and connection of ownership.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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The idea is that, in an age where every decision can be micro-analysed on TV and social media, the RFEF wants to be open and transparent.—
Ali Rampling,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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That doesn’t include further havoc caused during the upcoming rainy season.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Brady Tkachuk is considered an X-factor in this series because of his ability to create havoc in the corners and in front of the net.—
Julian McKenzie,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2025
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One of the team’s starters from last year, Mo Alie-Cox, remains an unrestricted free agent, and the other, Kylen Granson, signed a one-year deal with the Philadelphia Eagles.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
22 Apr. 2025
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Jones will be an unrestricted free agent at the conclusion of this season.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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This square can spark clashes between the need for stability (Taurus) and the desire for bold self-expression (Leo).—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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With nearly 8 million Venezuelans displaced—the second-largest migration globally and the largest ever within South America—the film captures rising tensions, cultural clashes, and radicalization in Chile’s border communities.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
17 Apr. 2025
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By The New York Times In the chaos, thousands of other gunmen arrived with a different agenda — targeting Alawites in a rampage of sectarian killings.—
Christina Goldbaum,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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From bold predictions about who's walking out with championship gold to sit-downs with WWE superstars on the verge of history, this preshow is serving as your all-access pass into the chaos, glory, and drama that makes WrestleMania the biggest spectacle in sports entertainment.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Apr. 2025
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