unrestricted
adjective
un·re·strict·ed
ˌən-ri-ˈstrik-təd 
: not having limits : not subject to restriction : not restricted
unrestricted areas
an unrestricted discussion
Examples of unrestricted in a Sentence
it's an unrestricted marathon—anyone can run in it
the author of the book has an unrestricted view of what qualifies as "art"
an unrestricted license to operate a motor vehicle
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This year’s crop of unrestricted free agents was quite underwhelming.
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Harman Dayal, New York Times, 11 July 2025
Powell, who won an NBA championship with the Toronto Raptors in 2019 before spending the last three-plus seasons with the Clippers, is on an expiring $20.5 million salary for this upcoming season and will be an unrestricted free agent next offseason.
—Miami Herald, 7 July 2025
The Lakers agreed to terms with Ayton, who was an unrestricted free agent after agreeing to a contract buyout with the Portland Trail Blazers last weekend, on a two-year, $16.6 million contract with a player option for the 2026-27 season.
—Khobi Price, Oc Register, 7 July 2025
Up in Winnipeg, the Jets have close to $20 million available after winger Nikolaj Ehlers elected to take his services to the Carolina Hurricanes earlier this week as an unrestricted free agent.
—Carol Schram, Forbes.com, 5 July 2025
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Harman Dayal, New York Times, 11 July 2025
Powell, who won an NBA championship with the Toronto Raptors in 2019 before spending the last three-plus seasons with the Clippers, is on an expiring $20.5 million salary for this upcoming season and will be an unrestricted free agent next offseason.
—Miami Herald, 7 July 2025
The Lakers agreed to terms with Ayton, who was an unrestricted free agent after agreeing to a contract buyout with the Portland Trail Blazers last weekend, on a two-year, $16.6 million contract with a player option for the 2026-27 season.
—Khobi Price, Oc Register, 7 July 2025
Up in Winnipeg, the Jets have close to $20 million available after winger Nikolaj Ehlers elected to take his services to the Carolina Hurricanes earlier this week as an unrestricted free agent.
—Carol Schram, Forbes.com, 5 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for unrestricted
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“Unrestricted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unrestricted. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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