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 How Recurring Revenue Is The Pump There’s only one kind of funding that reliably shows up in year seven—recurring, unrestricted revenue. — Sarah Evans, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026 Each will receive an unrestricted $60,000 grant, disbursed over a five-year period. — News Desk, Artforum, 12 Aug. 2026 While students using unrestricted AI show immediate performance improvement while using AI agents, their performance plummets once the tool is removed. — Aaron Glantz, Christian Science Monitor, 7 Aug. 2026 Coen believes that for supersonic flight to become economically attractive for large airlines, the solution to the boom problem needs to allow aircraft to fly at unrestricted speeds over land, not just over water. — Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 6 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
  • Solet’s focus on public safety checks a huge box for Massachusetts.
    — Boston Herald editorial staff, Boston Herald, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The videos fueled public outrage and days of protests in Oakland, including marches from Fruitvale station into downtown.
    — Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of public
Adjective
  • For someone with a flexible foot or a narrow forefoot where the toes tend to crowd each other, separating the big toe from the second toe can reduce rubbing and irritation.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Meanwhile, flexible polymers and skin-care-grade ingredients (like panthenol and glycerin) work together to hold styles, while still keeping hair hydrated and glossy.
    — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of flexible
Adjective
  • Can Kushner’s billions of dollars and unlimited access deliver the kind of magnetic appeal that began with the Showtime Lakers in 1979?
    — Marcus Thompson II, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
  • In Desert Sands, May-Vollmar said unlimited Wi-Fi in the classroom replicates the real world for students.
    — Linda Jacobson, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of unlimited
Adjective
  • Beijing is a source of crucial economic support for Iran but has walked a cautious diplomatic line amid the US-Iran war, keeping communications open with players on both sides.
    — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Israel's Ministry of Construction and Housing issued a tender for constructing several compounds with more than 1,200 homes in total in an open tract of land east of Jerusalem.
    — Khaled Wassef, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of open
Adjective
  • Brits and Portuguese make up the relaxed crowd, and the general vibe is peaceful and quiet.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026
  • In the interview, Rubio appeared relaxed, candid and funny – very different from his usual public appearances.
    — Nicole Russell, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of relaxed

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“Unrestricted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unrestricted. Accessed 28 Aug. 2026.

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