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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
Advertisement What is truly at stake is the future of freedom in Venezuela and beyond.
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Boris Muñoz, Time, 3 Apr. 2026
America’s assimilation model is remarkable in part thanks to birthright citizenship, as the children of immigrants get to enjoy all the unique freedom this country provides.
—Agustina Vergara Cid, Oc Register, 3 Apr. 2026
Life transitions such as an empty nest, divorce, career pivots or simply reclaiming personal freedom often spark the desire to explore the world alone.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2026
Lemon entered a not guilty plea in February, per The New York Times, after facing charges of conspiracy against religious freedom at a place of worship and injuring, intimidating and interfering with the exercise of the right of religious freedom at a place of worship.
—Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
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Boris Muñoz, Time, 3 Apr. 2026
America’s assimilation model is remarkable in part thanks to birthright citizenship, as the children of immigrants get to enjoy all the unique freedom this country provides.
—Agustina Vergara Cid, Oc Register, 3 Apr. 2026
Life transitions such as an empty nest, divorce, career pivots or simply reclaiming personal freedom often spark the desire to explore the world alone.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2026
Lemon entered a not guilty plea in February, per The New York Times, after facing charges of conspiracy against religious freedom at a place of worship and injuring, intimidating and interfering with the exercise of the right of religious freedom at a place of worship.
—Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for freedom
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Elder law experts warn that the best protection against uncertainty, exploitation or government infringement of your independence is to plan ahead, early and often.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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Her journey takes her to the soirées of Regency London and the peaks and vales of the Lake District, all in search of independence, self-love and reinvention.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
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Together, these cosmic ingredients could keep auroras active tonight, offering skywatchers another chance to glimpse the colorful display dancing across higher-latitude skies.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
1 Apr. 2026
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In northern latitudes, greenhouses are usually oriented east to west, with a clear exposure on the south side (that means no shade).—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2026
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The United States has experience in encouraging economic transitions through regulatory modernization and private-sector development frameworks, and that expertise can be shared in ways that respect national sovereignty.—
Oscar de la Rosa,
Boston Herald,
3 Apr. 2026
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The world today is divided territorially into more than 190 countries, each of which possesses a national government that claims to exercise sovereignty and seeks to compel obedience to its will by its citizens.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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The work stoppage was overwhelmingly approved by the rank-and-file via a strike authorization vote weeks before the contract was up.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
4 Apr. 2026
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Ring faced further scrutiny when the Federal Trade Commission investigated the company in 2023 after employees illegally surveilled customers and accessed footage without authorization.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The Guards are likely to make Iran even more reclusive and significantly heighten the crackdown on liberties and dissent.—
Abbas Al Lawati,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2026
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The proposal under consideration seeks to clarify that RFRA, which protects religious liberties, does not apply to vaccine requirements.—
Katy Golvala,
Hartford Courant,
31 Mar. 2026
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The public displays of control are happening amid an internal bureaucratic collapse.—
Cora Engelbrecht,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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But the major goal of the flight, along with putting the Orion through its paces, is to test the planning, procedures and flight control protocols for managing upcoming moon landing missions after a half-century gap between the Artemis and Apollo programs.—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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But Nora is a free spirit who enjoys her liberation; of course, problems arise when the three men meet and decide to be more proactive about the situation.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Apr. 2026
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As the church prepares to celebrate Christ’s resurrection on Easter, its members hope for renewal and liberation of their homeland as the fate of its governance hangs in the balance.—
Angie Leventis Lourgos,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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But after economic crises, Orbán came to power by promising prosperity to the rich and poor alike, said Gábor Scheiring, a former Hungarian lawmaker now teaching at Georgetown University in Qatar.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Pelé scored an unforgettable goal that day on a free kick from 35 yards out, struck with so much power that the follow-through lifted him up into the air.—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Freedom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freedom. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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