1
as in autonomy
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
As an instructor for small children in her early career, Daube seeks to retain the freedom and fearless approach to art.
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Dawn Giangiulio, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2025
This will also likely give you more comfort to fade your presence and oversight of your children’s outdoor play, giving them even more benefit of the freedom of unstructured time without an adult!
—Emily Edlynn, Parents, 4 Apr. 2025
That the pendulum has swung again to claims of personal freedom over real public benefit in the case of fluoride fundamentally misunderstands the role of community and society.
—Megha Satyanarayana, Scientific American, 4 Apr. 2025
The high school student, who was gearing up to get her driver’s license, was gushing about getting her freedom.
—Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News, 22 Mar. 2025
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Dawn Giangiulio, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2025
This will also likely give you more comfort to fade your presence and oversight of your children’s outdoor play, giving them even more benefit of the freedom of unstructured time without an adult!
—Emily Edlynn, Parents, 4 Apr. 2025
That the pendulum has swung again to claims of personal freedom over real public benefit in the case of fluoride fundamentally misunderstands the role of community and society.
—Megha Satyanarayana, Scientific American, 4 Apr. 2025
The high school student, who was gearing up to get her driver’s license, was gushing about getting her freedom.
—Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News, 22 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for freedom
Noun
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Their expertise and training usually have their roots in Western, individualistic contexts, steeping them in ideals such as autonomy, empowerment, egalitarianism, and authenticity.—
David Livermore,
Harvard Business Review,
9 Apr. 2025
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These situations provide excellent opportunities for the other to have complete autonomy over the decisions.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The times and dates given apply to mid-northern latitudes.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Sun Sentinel Tweaks to Florida’s Live Local Act may boost developers’ options but frustrate cities Florida developers could gain more latitude from legislative bills this year that aim to piggyback off the state’s law to increase affordable housing.—
South Florida Sun Sentinel,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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China claims sovereignty over nearly the entire South China Sea and has accused the Philippines—a U.S. treaty ally—of acting as a proxy in American efforts to contain its influence.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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They were met by thousands of U.S. protesters, and a symbolic call for sovereignty turned into a bloody clash, sparking yearslong discussions about how Panama could take over the canal.—
Whitney Eulich,
Christian Science Monitor,
8 Apr. 2025
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Finally, the system requires an efficient framework for authorization of all communications and data transfer based on principles of zero trust, in which every action by a user or device is authenticated, authorized and continuously validated.—
Julian Durand,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Roughly 985,000 people used the app to make appointments at a port of entry at the border, with those who entered often permitted to seek asylum and given temporary work authorization.—
Rebecca Beitsch,
The Hill,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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That independence gives them the freedom to move fast, speak honestly, and take creative risks that traditional retailers might avoid.—
Catherine Erdly,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The Athletic maintains full editorial independence in all our coverage.—
David Betancourt,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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As a protégé of Harry Anslinger, the notorious anti-drug zealot at the head of the Federal Bureau of Narcotics, Wolff was part of the inner circle of control advocates that virtually dictated WHO policy at the time.—
Wade Davis,
Rolling Stone,
6 Apr. 2025
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The Department of Transportation was notified to conduct traffic control.—
Kimberly Nordyke,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Apr. 2025
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This visit was very important signal for our partners that Kyiv, much more safety right now, and also very important signal that Great Britain stay together with Ukraine, support Ukraine -- support our country in the fight for our freedom, for our independency.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2022
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Yet the careful reader will appreciate the significance of the Puritan Cromwell’s independency.—
Barton Swaim,
WSJ,
27 Dec. 2021
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Still, putting off getting a driver’s license may have impacts on teens safety as well as their development of independence, experts say.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2025
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That doesn’t include sales of devices, Windows licenses or advertising on LinkedIn.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Freedom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freedom. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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