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
There is plenty of competition on Android, Google said, pointing to all the alternative search services and apps users can freely access.
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Ryan Whitwam,
ArsTechnica,
2 July 2026
With the deal to join Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe finalized last August, Evenepoel can at last speak freely about his decision.
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Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
But if the agreement were ever to unravel completely, consumers would likely feel the consequences quickly through higher prices on cars, food, and other everyday products that currently move freely across North American borders.
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Nik Popli,
Time,
2 July 2026
The site, with millions of users each year, was known for colorful charts that anyone could freely download and that simplified giant sets of data, such as temperature readings.
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Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
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Ryan Whitwam,
ArsTechnica,
2 July 2026
With the deal to join Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe finalized last August, Evenepoel can at last speak freely about his decision.
—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
But if the agreement were ever to unravel completely, consumers would likely feel the consequences quickly through higher prices on cars, food, and other everyday products that currently move freely across North American borders.
—
Nik Popli,
Time,
2 July 2026
The site, with millions of users each year, was known for colorful charts that anyone could freely download and that simplified giant sets of data, such as temperature readings.
—
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for freely
Recent Examples of Synonyms for freely
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The source claimed that the Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star checked into the facility voluntarily.
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The fin-monitoring program worked because fishers participated voluntarily.
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People of all ages and ethnicities waited in a line that was easily an hour long.
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The ribs should bend easily and the meat should begin pulling back from the bones.
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Then, the Clippers willingly expended their draft capital in hopes to open a championship window.
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According to the court, the user is not willingly sharing their location data to Google just by using its services, making for a similar situation as location information shared to, say, telecommunications companies.
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Postwar fashion swung hard towards simplicity, and Chanel’s minimalism scaled effortlessly into that mood.
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And none of those stars are able to carry an awards campaign the way Domingo effortlessly has as a model talk show guest and permanent fixture on Best Dressed lists throughout the year.
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Atlanta companies and commuters have adapted to the inevitable traffic and congestion of the World Cup, finding ways to keep business flowing smoothly while allowing their employees to experience a unique opportunity.
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However, the rush to launch sites that look as slick as iPhone ads has not always gone smoothly.
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Kaum, on the second floor of the beach club, is a top spot for traditional Indonesian recipes, while easy-going Ijen specializes in fresh oysters, prawn skewers and other beachy bites from lunch to well after dinner.
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Very delicate and moist, not to mention easy!
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These upgrades are intended to improve the robot’s ability to manipulate tools, handle materials, and work efficiently in factory environments.
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Many beaches, parks, and attractions are spread out, and public transit doesn’t reach all of them efficiently.
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There are numerous local clubs and bars and rideshare seem readily available.
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Now, more than ever, airtight storage is essential—grains and flours readily absorb moisture and odors from surrounding foods, which will compromise both flavor and baking performance.
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“Freely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freely. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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