freelance
adjective
of or relating to work conducted by a person who sells their services by the hour, day, job, etc., rather than working on a regular salary basis for one employer.
freelancing
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present participleof freelance.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Now Mahran finds an escape and purpose freelancing to create mobile apps, websites and advertisements.
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026
His scammers are hustlers and apprentices with lots of free time on their hands, freelancing in an informal economy of deception held together by cellphones and copied scripts.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 14, 2026
I created a profile on the freelancing website Upwork.
From Slate ● Mar. 20, 2026
Another way to make a change is to look around your company for other opportunities outside of your specific role, whether it’s part-time, freelancing or contracting.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 4, 2026
So the only advantage of working here as opposed to freelancing is that you don’t need a clientele or even a car.
From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich
