free-swinging

adjective

free-swing·ing ˈfrē-ˈswiŋ-iŋ

Synonyms of free-swinging next

: bold, forthright, and heedless of personal consequences

a free-swinging soldier of fortune—

Will Herberg

Examples of free-swinging in a Sentence

free-swinging entrepreneurs who could see that the future lay in biotech and were willing to stake everything on that vision

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That was not the case on Wednesday, as Stroman issued four free passes to the free-swinging Marlins in a 5-2 Yankees loss. —

Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 11 Apr. 2024 According to Muncy, the Dodgers have taken note — especially as more free-swinging teams have achieved October success in recent years. —

Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2023 The Orioles rank high in several pitch-discipline stats, including fourth in walk rate and pitches per plate appearance — a stark contrast to the free-swinging clubs of yesteryear. —

Jacob Calvin Meyer, Baltimore Sun, 3 May 2023 His walk statistics are impressive in the current MLB free-swinging era. —

Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes, 18 Apr. 2023