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unrestricted

adjective
un·​re·​strict·​ed | \ ˌən-ri-ˈstrik-tÉ™d How to pronounce unrestricted (audio) \

Definition of unrestricted

: not having limits : not subject to restriction : not restricted unrestricted areas an unrestricted discussion

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Synonyms & Antonyms for unrestricted

Synonyms

free-for-all, open, public

Antonyms

closed, exclusive, off-limits, private, restricted

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Tight end Tyler Higbee, linebacker Cory Littleton and cornerback Marcus Peters will be unrestricted free agents after this season. Los Angeles Times, "A new contract for Jared Goff before start of season? ‘If all things come together’," 29 Aug. 2019 Right guard roulette: Jordan Devey, signed as an unrestricted free agent to be a backup at guard and center, has first crack at the right guard spot vacated by Gabe Jackson, whose MCL will keep him out approximately for a quarter of the season. Jerry Mcdonald, The Mercury News, "Raiders place running back Doug Martin on IR, sign Corey Liuget," 25 Aug. 2019 The latter signed as an unrestricted free agent in July. Mike Chambers, The Denver Post, "Avalanche giving former elite prospect Valeri Nichushkin another NHL chance," 19 Aug. 2019 Howard is in the final year of his rookie deal and will be an unrestricted free agent after this season, barring a franchise tag by the Eagles, which seems highly, highly unlikely. Brad Biggs, chicagotribune.com, "Bears Q&A: How did the Browns get more for Duke Johnson than the Bears did for Jordan Howard? Is Taylor Gabriel still the fastest Bear? Will Javon Wims make the 53-man roster?," 14 Aug. 2019 As for next spring, Brady is set to be an unrestricted free agent for the first time in his career, come March 18. Ben Volin, BostonGlobe.com, "Tom Brady’s contract works both ways," 12 Aug. 2019 That would be Jordan Devey, the veteran signed as an unrestricted free agent who opened the game at center. Jerry Mcdonald, The Mercury News, "Report: Antonio Brown would hold league liable if injured in new helmet," 11 Aug. 2019 Drummond has the option to decline his $28 million player option for the 2020-21 season and become an unrestricted free agent next offseason. Vince Ellis, Detroit Free Press, "Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond reveals his one beer-per-day diet," 5 Aug. 2019 That means that once the 2019 league year officially ends on March 17, 2020, Brady could become an unrestricted free agent for the first time in his career. Lorenzo Reyes, USA TODAY, "Reports: Patriots QB Tom Brady still set to become free agent in 2020 despite new contract," 5 Aug. 2019

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First Known Use of unrestricted

1750, in the meaning defined above

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unrestricted

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English Language Learners Definition of unrestricted

: not controlled or limited in any way : not restricted

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