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
In the latest development in the years-long battle over what to do with Winnetka’s lakefront, the Park District has pushed a plan that would construct chain-link fencing on Centennial Beach in order to create an off-leash area where dogs can roam freely.
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Shun Graves, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Nara Park is home to over 1,000 freely roaming sacred deer, and the Todai-ji Temple inside is the world’s largest wooden structure.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2026
The same logic of privatization that enabled Blackwater to operate freely in Iraq was vesting him with powers previously unimaginable for private entities.
—Ben Tarnoff, Big Think, 23 Apr. 2026
That hit freed Caufield to find Newhook with a pass, and the space created by the hit allowed Newhook to freely skate up the left side, setting up Lane Hutson for a cross-ice, one-timer opportunity on Lightning goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy.
—Arpon Basu, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
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Shun Graves, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Nara Park is home to over 1,000 freely roaming sacred deer, and the Todai-ji Temple inside is the world’s largest wooden structure.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2026
The same logic of privatization that enabled Blackwater to operate freely in Iraq was vesting him with powers previously unimaginable for private entities.
—Ben Tarnoff, Big Think, 23 Apr. 2026
That hit freed Caufield to find Newhook with a pass, and the space created by the hit allowed Newhook to freely skate up the left side, setting up Lane Hutson for a cross-ice, one-timer opportunity on Lightning goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy.
—Arpon Basu, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for freely
Adverb
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Just last week, another bill that would’ve put a limit on local governments’ ability to set minimum lot sizes was also voluntarily shelved in the same Senate committee.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
1 May 2026
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The court will accept the pleas, find them knowingly and voluntarily made with the assistance of competent counsel.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
1 May 2026
Adverb
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All of these Hawaiian roll recipes come together easily and quickly in under an hour, with many taking just 30 minutes.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
30 Apr. 2026
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Grill the thighs, uncovered, until they are charred and browned on both sides, easily released from the grates, and are cooked through (until the center reads at least 165°F on a probe thermometer), 4 to 6 minutes per side.—
Sheldon Simeon,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 Apr. 2026
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Before his trial, Hitchcock pulled back his confession and said his brother, Richard Hitchcock — Cindy’s stepfather — killed the girl in a fit of rage after discovering James Hitchcock and the girl willingly in bed together.—
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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In the dying days of the Russian Empire, highborn ladies would willingly cut the dirty fingernails of the peasant Grigori Rasputin and then sew the clippings onto their dresses like sacred talismans.—
Gerard DeGroot,
Air Mail,
25 Apr. 2026
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The real luxury here is how effortlessly the hotel connects you to the best of Santa Barbara.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Apr. 2026
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Dakota Fanning looks effortlessly chic in red with her hair down and natural at the All Her Fault SAG-AFTRA conversation in New York City on April 22.—
Katie Hill,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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While Sunset Boulevard appeared busier than usual, traffic there continued to flow smoothly for most drivers.—
Da Lin,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2026
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December 22 – January 19 A simple change today makes everything work more smoothly.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Save for the small staff cars, the entire interior of the citadel is pedestrianized, and the hotel itself sits on a wide plaza, so parents can breathe easy if older kids step out on their own.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
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At Sylvan Brewing, come for beers that are comfy (easy-sipping and lower-ABV, like Lanesbrew), crafty (more robust, like the Gnarly or Fiddlehead), or crazy (outside the norm, like the Sylvan Amaretto Stour).—
Robin Pfeifer,
Midwest Living,
23 Apr. 2026
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Newspapers in the era before the internet and Wikipedia served as clearinghouses for information, efficiently sharing expertise with the general population.—
Lawrence Glickman,
The Atlantic,
28 Apr. 2026
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This allows staff to assist customers more efficiently without ever having to leave their side, resulting in a more seamless and personalized shopping experience.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Japan Airlines is interested in testing whether humanoid robots powered by some of the latest AI models can adapt more readily to human work environments—such as airports—without requiring dedicated work stations or other significant workplace modifications.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
28 Apr. 2026
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According to Shahi, many Nepali TPS holders fear what might come next, in part because their personal information is readily available to authorities.—
Laura Romero,
ABC News,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Freely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freely. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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