1
as in voluntarily
of one's own free will
I will freely give my life for my country
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as in easily
without difficulty
the horse broke the halter rope quite freely
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Recent Examples of freely
Take out only those branches that need to go in order to control the shrub’s size, maintain a nice, natural shape, and keep it uncrowded so air can circulate freely.
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Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 11 Jan. 2026
Between 2016 and 2024, researchers conducted a series of experiments with freely flying honeybees.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 11 Jan. 2026
More than 200 years ago, bison roamed freely across Illinois, but as the industrial revolution reshaped the landscape, the bison disappeared.
—Marissa Perlman, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2026
Then, as Venus and the sun move into Aquarius, communication flows more freely, making flirting fun again and conversations easier.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
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Verizon accepted those terms voluntarily in past regulatory deals.—
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Hundreds of Justice Department lawyers have been fired or have left voluntarily over the last year.—
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Each attachment can connect to an extra-long, 22-foot hose that doesn’t kink, and is flexible enough to easily maneuver around obstacles and corners.—
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These programs are not easily replaced, and their absence diminishes the quality of public discourse and learning opportunities for families, educators, and students.—
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Those who willingly submit a false report may be subject to fees associated with the investigation, the law states.—
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Jurors briefed judge on tensions behind-the-scenes At the New York trial, Weinstein's lawyers argued that the women willingly accepted his advances in hopes of getting work in various capacities in show business, then falsely accused him to net settlement funds and attention.—
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Cotton Jersey Sheet Set For versatile sheets that truly do it all, look no further than Threshold’s Cotton Jersey Sheet Set that pairs effortlessly with any comforter, quilt, or throw.—
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The Dean Easy Straight Jeans are easy to style and effortlessly cool—not to mention 59 percent off—and the 100 percent cotton construction will only get more comfortable with each wear.—
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Although the meeting went smoothly and led to concrete commitments, the bonhomie was strained by uncomfortable questions at a news conference about the issue hanging over the day’s diplomacy.—
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Their study on the jagged frontier shows that AI capability spikes and dips across activities rather than rising smoothly with difficulty.—
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Glou-glou is an easy-drinking wine that’s light, fun and highly fruity.—
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The open-plan, top-story space is at once elegant and easy-going—flexible enough to work for all-day dining, with an abundance of natural light, as well as a fabulous spot for drinks on the terrace, with views across the city.—
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Pairing your vitamin D with foods that contain certain nutrients–including healthy fats, magnesium, and zinc–can help your body absorb it more efficiently.—
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By reshaping the plastic at extremely high temperatures, the researchers turned waste into materials that can generate electricity efficiently and repeatedly.—
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Americans readily spend a lot of money on gym memberships or $40 yoga classes.—
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This food staple was readily caught during the months of August and September.—
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“Freely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freely. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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