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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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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
Worst-case scenario: Lillard recovers, misses the entire season, then becomes an unrestricted free agent in the summer of 2026.
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Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 4 July 2025
He is set to become an unrestricted free agent next summer.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 2 July 2025
Stevens was not tendered a qualifying offer and is an unrestricted free agent.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 2 July 2025
The goaltending market is remarkably thin, with fewer than a dozen unrestricted free agents who played in the league last season.
—Stephen Whyno, Chicago Tribune, 1 July 2025
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Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 4 July 2025
He is set to become an unrestricted free agent next summer.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 2 July 2025
Stevens was not tendered a qualifying offer and is an unrestricted free agent.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 2 July 2025
The goaltending market is remarkably thin, with fewer than a dozen unrestricted free agents who played in the league last season.
—Stephen Whyno, Chicago Tribune, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unrestricted
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Bengals Training Camp See the Bengals players get ready for the season at one of their public practices.—
Caroline Ritzie,
The Enquirer,
31 July 2025
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One of his top lieutenants spent $2,000 on a public safety retreat at the exclusive Headliners Club.—
Ella McCarthy,
Austin American Statesman,
31 July 2025
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Compared to most other garden crops, carrots are relatively flexible about their lighting needs and grow in either full or part sun locations.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 July 2025
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This entails the focus on more flexible work arrangements and challenges the more deeply rooted traditional relationships between employees and employers.—
Bankim Chandra,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Please consider supporting local journalism and getting unlimited digital access.—
Leah Olajide,
Freep.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Get the latest runway coverage and unlimited digital access to Vogue for $3 $1/month for one year.—
Mark Holgate,
Vogue,
1 Aug. 2025
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Sections of the park that will remain open include Funland, the golf course, the pickleball courts, tennis courts, disc golf area (red and blue courses), pavilion rentals and the Arkansas River Trail.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
1 Aug. 2025
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Epilogue – Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort, FL How to access: Located within the adults-only section of the resort, Epilogue is open to resort guests and select visitors.—
Lanee Lee,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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The following Canadian towns offer a more local experience than their big city neighbors, are more affordable, and allow travelers to get to know the destination at a slower and more relaxed pace.—
Kaitlyn McInnis,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Another 2024 Michelin winner is Rocca, where chef and owner Bryce Bonsack serves Italian fare in a relaxed atmosphere inspired by his pilgrimage to Italy.—
Mariette Williams,
USA Today,
24 July 2025
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“Unrestricted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unrestricted. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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