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
The rounded toe design supports healthy feet, allowing your toes to move freely.
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Christopher Murray, Fox News, 13 Dec. 2024
Internally, Martin’s network seems to be working to his advantage, said a DNC member with close knowledge of the candidates who was granted anonymity to speak freely about the process.
—Brittany Shepherd, ABC News, 12 Dec. 2024
The article archive on the Foreign Affairs website extends back to 1922, and is freely available to subscribers.
—Foreign Affairs, 9 Dec. 2024
One is climbing, struggling with every step; the other, who is descending, moves freely and proudly.
—Calvin Tomkins, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
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Christopher Murray, Fox News, 13 Dec. 2024
Internally, Martin’s network seems to be working to his advantage, said a DNC member with close knowledge of the candidates who was granted anonymity to speak freely about the process.
—Brittany Shepherd, ABC News, 12 Dec. 2024
The article archive on the Foreign Affairs website extends back to 1922, and is freely available to subscribers.
—Foreign Affairs, 9 Dec. 2024
One is climbing, struggling with every step; the other, who is descending, moves freely and proudly.
—Calvin Tomkins, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
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Escape Cafe’s high-end beans are easily accessible across Canada, available in over 60 coffee shops and 200 supermarkets.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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Whether through complacency or the early start, United’s defence was too easily broken when Preston took the ball off Joe Rothwell and countered, with Milutin Osmajic’s arcing pass reaching Brad Potts to score at the back post.Nancy Froston, The Athletic, 15 Dec. 2024
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Holiday travelers fretting about how a looming government shutdown will affect their flights can breathe easy — for now.Sareen Habeshian, Axios, 19 Dec. 2024
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Pelonis Warm Mist Humidifier To soften the air and breathe easy all winter, consider this warm mist humidifier from Pelonis.Miles Walls, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
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Regardless of the underlying cause, the deficit causes the body to function less efficiently.Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 12 Dec. 2024
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At the same time, improving baffling construction can allow down to more efficiently cover specific areas to increase warmth without adding weight.Tim Newcomb, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Ensure that all of the information on your offers is readily available.Kenda Laney, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Administrative representatives at the university’s main campus in Anza and a branch campus in Mill Valley, Calif., did not have documents readily available related to student and faculty rosters and class syllabi, officers said.Colleen Shalby, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Freely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freely. Accessed 27 Dec. 2024.
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