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
Ramsey's underwater work has become a polarizing topic due to her decision to swim freely alongside a range of shark species — tiger, great white and all — without a cage for protection, often seen uncomfortably close to the finned predators in her viral videos.
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Skyler Caruso, People.com, 30 June 2025
Carvajal suffered an anterior cruciate ligament tear, an external collateral ligament injury, and a ruptured popliteal tendon, which forced him into surgery and prevented him from walking freely and a long rehabilitation to recover and return to training.
—Sam Leveridge, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
Our results demonstrate that while there is some value to the equations for general trends, specific values may be substantially wrong or at least carry major uncertainty, when an animal is moving freely over compliant substrates.
—New Atlas, 24 June 2025
With rising anxieties around where Black New Yorkers can freely gather comes a pressure for organizers.
—Essence, 24 June 2025
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Skyler Caruso, People.com, 30 June 2025
Carvajal suffered an anterior cruciate ligament tear, an external collateral ligament injury, and a ruptured popliteal tendon, which forced him into surgery and prevented him from walking freely and a long rehabilitation to recover and return to training.
—Sam Leveridge, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
Our results demonstrate that while there is some value to the equations for general trends, specific values may be substantially wrong or at least carry major uncertainty, when an animal is moving freely over compliant substrates.
—New Atlas, 24 June 2025
With rising anxieties around where Black New Yorkers can freely gather comes a pressure for organizers.
—Essence, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for freely
Adverb
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The Cubs acquired Tucker in a trade for at least one season from the Houston Astros on Dec. 13 and four days later the Yankees easily acquired Bellinger and got Chicago to pay five million of his remaining $52.5 million.—
Larry Fleisher,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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Dryer fires, also a common cause, can easily be prevented by regularly cleaning the lint filter after each use and cleaning the dryer vent system at least once a year.—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
13 July 2025
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The super-cushy insoles will make running over rocks and rough terrain as easy as stepping on air, while the rubber outsoles offer the necessary grip to feel safe and secure without slipping.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
5 July 2025
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Summer fashion may be inherently more fun to shop for — straw bags for beach days, linen dresses for effortless, breezy style, travel accessories for vacation — but fun doesn’t always mean easy.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
3 July 2025
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When estrogen levels are stable, these neurotransmitter systems work more efficiently—which helps support mood stability and emotional resilience.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
11 July 2025
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The Missouri Department of Social Services has struggled to efficiently handle enrollment requirements for food stamps and other social programs.—
Suzanne King,
Kansas City Star,
11 July 2025
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Spelt 11 grams per cup cooked Known for its nutty, sweet favor, spelt is closely related to wheat and can readily serve as a substitute in most recipes.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
15 July 2025
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The picturesque port city embraces its past and readily shares it with visitors, though not in a way that feels like schoolwork.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
14 July 2025
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“Freely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freely. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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