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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
Getting White on the Hornets’ salary sheet now provides Charlotte with a key ingredient in unrestricted free agency in a few months.
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Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2026
Powell, who will be an unrestricted free agent this upcoming offseason unless the Heat signs him to an extension ahead of free agency, learned this aspect of his offensive skill set from former teammates like DeMar DeRozan, Kyle Lowry and James Harden.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
Allow for more contact during legal tampering period Proposed by the Pittsburgh Steelers and tried on a trial basis in 2025, the rule change for allowing teams to have video or phone calls with up to five unrestricted free agents in the two-day legal tampering period has now been made permanent.
—Nick Harris
april 1, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
An additional three countries have unrestricted birthright citizenship, but require an application.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
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Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2026
Powell, who will be an unrestricted free agent this upcoming offseason unless the Heat signs him to an extension ahead of free agency, learned this aspect of his offensive skill set from former teammates like DeMar DeRozan, Kyle Lowry and James Harden.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
Allow for more contact during legal tampering period Proposed by the Pittsburgh Steelers and tried on a trial basis in 2025, the rule change for allowing teams to have video or phone calls with up to five unrestricted free agents in the two-day legal tampering period has now been made permanent.
—Nick Harris
april 1, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
An additional three countries have unrestricted birthright citizenship, but require an application.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unrestricted
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There’s a new kind of public-land group gaining momentum out West, and this one is wading unapologetically into the political arena.—
Natalie Krebs,
Outdoor Life,
3 Apr. 2026
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Another important note to make is that Lupaia is closed during the winter season for improvements to the rooms, garden, public area, and overall guest experience since the weather is too unpredictable to welcome guests during that time anyway.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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There was experimental literature in which the role of the author could be tweaked; in popular fiction, authorship could be a flexible concept.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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According to experts, someone can be easygoing without being passive, or flexible while also staying engaged.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
2 Apr. 2026
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Daniel Popper Major League Baseball Thanks to its lack of a salary cap, the ceiling on MLB salaries is unlimited, and the bar has been raised significantly in the past three years.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.—
Meriam Bouarrouj,
NBC news,
5 Apr. 2026
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The challenge is not to retreat from circulation, but to insist that circulation be thought through, grounded in specific places and their conditions, and accountable, open to friction, contamination, and transformation rather than insulated coherence.—
Manuela Moscoso,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Apr. 2026
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The contrast in the shoe creates a very polished look without losing the relaxed feel of the denim.—
René Chávez Esparza,
Glamour,
30 Mar. 2026
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The diner fashioned a cozy, relaxed atmosphere.—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Unrestricted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unrestricted. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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