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 Prosecutors argued that the brothers’ own public claims about wealth, passports, cryptocurrency and unrestricted international travel demonstrate precisely why ordinary bail conditions might not hold them. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026 The settlement aims to set an industry standard, but competitors' silence raises concerns about teen migration to unrestricted platforms and the overall effectiveness of these measures. — Ashlee Difuntorum, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026 College sports’ current arms race of money, along with unrestricted transfers, is threatening to shut out rising challengers like UConn football, with rich teams now dangling lucrative offers and raiding talent like never before. — U.s. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, Hartford Courant, 24 Aug. 2026 Most people on electronic monitoring regardless of the charge are permitted periods of unrestricted movement during which their location is not actively monitored. — Eileen Burke, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unrestricted
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unrestricted
  1. public
  2. flexible
  3. unlimited
  4. open
  5. relaxed
Adjective
  • Shein's Hong Kong debut comes after earlier attempts to go public in New York and London did not materialize.
    — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026
  • This was far from Towns’ first public splash in the sports card space.
    — Larry Holder, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of public
Adjective
  • Thickness, though, is not always an option—optical films have to stay clear, protective layers on aircraft have to stay light and flexible, and the barriers on outdoor electronics are thin by design.
    — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Soft loafers are also resonating for their lightweight, flexible construction and polished look without sacrificing comfort.
    — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of flexible
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  • Getting unlimited In negotiations with TV channel operators, YouTube executives have always leaned on user studies to back up requests in negotiations.
    — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 1 Sep. 2026
  • This Unlimited plan adds unlimited monthly messages under a fair use policy, priority access to new features and models, and support for unlimited devices.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of unlimited
Adjective
  • Not only did the limited library cards and shirts go fast, the whole rotunda reached legal capacity in just 20 minutes post-doors open time.
    — Caden Perry, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The investigation into Lucas had been open since the Biden administration, the New York Times previously reported.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of open
Adjective
  • Discover the Region of Valencia, where every experience invites you to embrace the relaxed rhythm of Mediterranean life.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The relaxed but sophisticated style is eye-catching and sleek, but not too stuffy.
    — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 3 Sep. 2026
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“Unrestricted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unrestricted. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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