Synonyms

freer

¹ American

[free-er] / ˈfri ər /

noun

a person or thing that frees.

freer ² American

[free-er] / ˈfri ər /

adjective

comparative of free.

Etymology

Origin of freer

First recorded in 1600–10; free + -er ¹

Example Sentences

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Stock owners are feeling a wealth effect that leads to freer spending.

From The Wall Street Journal

For example, “we are in countries that have freer trade policies,” which has helped them to be more resilient in the face of U.S. tariffs, she added.

From MarketWatch

Once much safer, Ecuador now has one of the highest homicide rates in Latin America and many would like to give Noboa freer rein.

From Barron's

This one is a little freer, a patchwork of whatever vegetables and herbs you have lingering in the crisper.

From Salon

The deal was the first one since OpenAI formalized its new structure, in which the company has a freer hand to move away from its non-profit origins and deliver profits for its investors.

From Barron's

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