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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
Blain-Cruz and Jacobs-Jenkins attempted to counter the rampant sexism in the movie — which includes a scene where a woman is tossed into an aforementioned dumpster — by fleshing out the characters of Apollonia and Revolution members Wendy and Lisa and exploring the Kid’s mental health issues.
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Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 6 Nov. 2025
Overfishing and rampant human pollution that finds its way to the ocean both exacerbate the challenge.
—Justin Worland, Time, 5 Nov. 2025
Following the July announcement, speculation was rampant regarding CBS’s decision and it was not confined to Reddit threads and other areas of online discourse.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 3 Nov. 2025
The country has also eradicated once-rampant tropical diseases like malaria.
—Angelica Ang, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2025
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Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 6 Nov. 2025
Overfishing and rampant human pollution that finds its way to the ocean both exacerbate the challenge.
—Justin Worland, Time, 5 Nov. 2025
Following the July announcement, speculation was rampant regarding CBS’s decision and it was not confined to Reddit threads and other areas of online discourse.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 3 Nov. 2025
The country has also eradicated once-rampant tropical diseases like malaria.
—Angelica Ang, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rampant
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Resistance to runaway-AI by organisations such as the Society of Authors becomes more and more vital.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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Such skepticism melted away after episode one of this first runaway celebrity season.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
7 Nov. 2025
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This lush faux Norfolk pine garland features a more irregular, layered look for an organic feel.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
5 Nov. 2025
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The home sits in McClintock Woods, a neighborhood known for its lush tree canopy.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Nov. 2025
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According to Healthline, lymphoproliferative disorders are a group of diseases characterized by the uncontrolled production of white blood cells called lymphocytes.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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However, caffeine-sensitive individuals or those with uncontrolled blood pressure should exercise more caution.—
Mira Miller,
Verywell Health,
4 Nov. 2025
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If your garden bed is weedy, pull the weeds before mulching.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
21 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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Russia has put great efforts into developing economic ties and supply chains with China and could become another supplier to the country, which has been importing an increasing amount of raw rare earths from the likes of Myanmar, Malaysia and Laos, for the processing stage of production.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
10 Nov. 2025
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Nuts available raw or roasted include macadamias, peanuts, pistachios, almonds, walnuts, chestnuts, hazelnuts, and pine nuts.—
Cory Martin,
Verywell Health,
10 Nov. 2025
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Even at full sprint, the characters are moving at a relatively normal speed, with levels designed to be smaller, yet dense, to reduce the amount of backtracking and desperate ping-ponging all over the map.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
4 Nov. 2025
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According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2020-2025, a nutrient-dense diet is a healthy eating plan in which most of your nutritional needs are met by 85% of the calories consumed.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
4 Nov. 2025
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Turnout remains low Still ― even with an uptick, most Detroiters are still sitting municipal elections out, with fewer than 1 in 4 voters casting ballots in one of the city’s most important elections, many of them in the city’s most stable and prosperous neighborhoods.—
Nancy Kaffer,
Freep.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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That makes the health and sustainability of our cities critical to creating a prosperous future.—
Fortune Editors,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
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The thick artificial foliage is pre-lit with warm white LED bulbs spaced through the entire length of the 10-foot piece.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
5 Nov. 2025
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With more than 38,000 gallons of fuel on board the cargo flight bound for Hawaii, the crash created a massive ball of fire – punctuated by smaller explosions from flammable material on the ground – and sent a towering plume of thick black smoke into the sky.—
Karina Tsui,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Rampant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rampant. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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