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as in runaway
showing no signs of being under control
the mayor promised to put a stop to the rampant crime that plagued the city
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as in lush
growing thickly and vigorously
try to avoid the patch of rampant poison ivy near the resting spot on the trail
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Recent Examples of rampant
But perhaps even more offensive is the rampant abuse of the Upland decision by local governments.
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Jon Coupal, Oc Register, 13 Oct. 2025
Their testimony reflects the rampant enthusiasm among businesses about the advent of AI—signaled also by the immense investments being poured into its adoption.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
His administration claims crime in those cities is rampant, despite statistics not always backing that up.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2025
Overusing Fieldstone Fieldstone fireplaces were rampant in the 90s and early 2000s, as clients sought to add authenticity to gas fireboxes and new build homes.
—Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025
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Jon Coupal, Oc Register, 13 Oct. 2025
Their testimony reflects the rampant enthusiasm among businesses about the advent of AI—signaled also by the immense investments being poured into its adoption.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
His administration claims crime in those cities is rampant, despite statistics not always backing that up.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2025
Overusing Fieldstone Fieldstone fireplaces were rampant in the 90s and early 2000s, as clients sought to add authenticity to gas fireboxes and new build homes.
—Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rampant
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In June, California officially passed its new tax incentives to stop runaway production from the state and from Los Angeles specifically, and today, FilmLA released its first report of the quarter in LA since those incentives were passed.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
14 Oct. 2025
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But there is still room for preventive actions – every fraction of a degree in warming that humans prevent reduces the risk of runaway climate conditions.—
Alexandra A Phillips,
The Conversation,
13 Oct. 2025
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Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore on the shores of Lake Michigan features miles of sand beach, lush forests, clear inland lakes, unique flora and fauna, towering bluffs, an island lighthouse, coastal villages, picturesque farmsteads and more.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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Driving through lush, evergreen rainforest, far past the industrious city of Seattle, a rolling mist creeps in.—
Christina Fang,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Oct. 2025
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However, unlike beer or cheese, where microbes are intentionally introduced and controlled, fermentation in cocoa beans is a spontaneous process and largely uncontrolled.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
18 Oct. 2025
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Scientists attribute this to their tissues being rich in high-molecular-mass hyaluronan, a sugar-like molecule that prevents uncontrolled cell growth.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Oct. 2025
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Toss these out with the yard waste, along with weedy plants that are bearing seeds.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
11 Oct. 2025
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Avoid Boxelder Trees As their name suggests, these bugs love boxelder trees, a weedy type of maple native to North America.—
Andrea Beck,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Sep. 2025
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Stop Sales sent the raw chicken, cut cow foot and jerk sauce into the garbage.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
20 Oct. 2025
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The end result is a surprising yet inviting environment that combines raw and textural Brutalist elements with vintage accents and exotic details.—
Valentina Raggi,
Architectural Digest,
20 Oct. 2025
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Have a Veggie and Bean Breakfast Hash Mixing potatoes, bell pepper, spinach, zucchini, mushrooms, and black beans into a fiber-rich breakfast hash is a colorful and nutrient-dense way to start your day.—
Morgan Pearson,
Verywell Health,
21 Oct. 2025
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The confounding discovery of a human femur has created a mystery in the dense woods of rural North Carolina.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Oct. 2025
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When a prosperous farming family was murdered in their own home in cold blood for no reason at all by two young male ex-cons, the image of a neat, safe, mid-20th century rural American life was shattered.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Oct. 2025
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The laundries provided a means for first-generation family members to pursue other trades thanks to prosperous business, according to the historical society.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
15 Oct. 2025
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The most recent eruption occurred in June, spewing thick clouds of gas and molten rock as high as 4 miles into the air at some points.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
22 Oct. 2025
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Without thick sheets of ice to buttress it, the rock face becomes destabilized.—
Ella Nilsen,
CNN Money,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Rampant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rampant. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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