unrestricted

adjective

ˌən-ri-ˈstrik-təd How to pronounce unrestricted (audio)
Definition of unrestrictednext
1
as in public
freely available for use or participation by all it's an unrestricted marathon—anyone can run in it

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2
as in flexible
not bound by rigid standards the author of the book has an unrestricted view of what qualifies as "art"

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3
as in unlimited
not limited or specialized in application or purpose an unrestricted license to operate a motor vehicle

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Recent Examples of unrestricted Oubre, a 6-foot-8, 30-year-old New Orleans native was an unrestricted free agent after playing the past three seasons of an 11-year career with Philadelphia. — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026 Coming into the offseason, the Sacramento Kings didn’t know if Zach LaVine would exercise his player option for next season, negotiate a multiyear extension with a lower annual value or opt out to become an unrestricted free agent. — Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 30 June 2026 In March, the Pentagon designated the company a supply chain risk following a spat between Defense Department officials and the AI firm, who refused to allow the government unrestricted access to its models. — Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 The four players on the Heat’s season-ending 15-man standard roster set to enter free agency this summer are Norman Powell (unrestricted free agent), Simone Fontecchio (unrestricted free agent), Jahmir Young (unrestricted free agent) and Johnson (restricted free agent). — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for unrestricted
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unrestricted
  1. public
  2. flexible
  3. unlimited
  4. open
  5. relaxed
Adjective
  • At one point, Weist describes uncovering that former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani maintained a fine-art photography practice while simultaneously waging a highly public censorship battle against the Brooklyn Museum.
    — Rhoda Feng, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
  • Our real estate data comes from public records that have been registered and digitized by local county offices.
    — Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
Definition of public
Adjective
  • One degree with flexible hours for mid-level professionals is now under the new limits.
    — Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • The aim is to create digital assets that are flexible enough to be used over and over in lots of different ways, whether in movies, video games, advertising, or interactive projects.
    — Joy Press, Vanity Fair, 6 July 2026
Definition of flexible
Adjective
  • One handed Republicans a potentially powerful new financial advantage by allowing political parties to spend unlimited amounts in coordination with candidates.
    — Adam Beam, AJC.com, 1 July 2026
  • Subscribe now to support our journalism and get unlimited access to our coverage.
    — Lucy Boyle, Curbed, 1 July 2026
Definition of unlimited
Adjective
  • The rebound was briefly loose in the box, but nobody from Portugal could get to the ball while the net was open.
    — Ashley Mowreader, NBC news, 3 July 2026
  • Never leave children, elderly adults or pets in a parked car or truck, even for a few minutes, even if the windows are open, public safety agencies warn.
    — Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 3 July 2026
Definition of open
Adjective
  • This relaxed pick is incredibly soft, really cute, and surprisingly easy to style.
    — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 3 July 2026
  • The tasting terrace, one of the loveliest places in the region, is the perfect spot to spend an afternoon with its relaxed atmosphere and sweeping views of the estate’s vineyards.
    — Tia Lovisa Moreira, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026
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