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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
The upcoming negotiation could last longer, as owners have become vocal about the necessity for a salary cap, used by leagues like the NFL, NBA and NHL, in the wake of rampant spending by teams like the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Mets.
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Andy McCullough, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026
The rampant speculation was also fueled by the existence of another clip in which Ansell appears to spoil a major plot point for a potential future season of the show.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Feb. 2026
In truth, their nonstop flowers result in tons of seeds that go everywhere, or their toughness is actually thanks to rampant growth that threatens to smother every living thing in a 10-foot radius.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Feb. 2026
Aguilera Perez was in a unique position to use his Spanish-language social media videos to directly address rampant rumors about potential ICE raids in the city.
—Ray Padilla, Louisville Courier Journal, 17 Feb. 2026
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Andy McCullough, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026
The rampant speculation was also fueled by the existence of another clip in which Ansell appears to spoil a major plot point for a potential future season of the show.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Feb. 2026
In truth, their nonstop flowers result in tons of seeds that go everywhere, or their toughness is actually thanks to rampant growth that threatens to smother every living thing in a 10-foot radius.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Feb. 2026
Aguilera Perez was in a unique position to use his Spanish-language social media videos to directly address rampant rumors about potential ICE raids in the city.
—Ray Padilla, Louisville Courier Journal, 17 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rampant
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After 33 years of runaway thrills through the Ozark Mountains, one of Missouri’s most beloved roller coasters is preparing for its final descent.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
18 Feb. 2026
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Gold finished 2025 up roughly 66%, its best annual gain since 1979, when geopolitical shocks and runaway inflation drove investors toward safe havens.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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Provide plenty of sunlight, moisture, and deadhead often for lush foliage and blooms.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2026
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Using coffee grounds as fertilizer can help your pothos thrive by promoting lush, green growth and healthy roots.—
Rae Ford,
Martha Stewart,
17 Feb. 2026
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Inflammation is a natural defense mechanism—but chronic uncontrolled inflammation can be harmful and worsen disease, Klein explains.—
Lauren J. Young,
Scientific American,
9 Feb. 2026
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But the upper stage failed to perform its deorbit burn as planned and ended up crashing back to Earth in an uncontrolled fashion.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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Plants seed readily in the garden and can become weedy in frost-free areas where seeds survive the winter.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
19 Feb. 2026
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Regretfully, this winter has been so mild that some of these weedy portions have only turned brown and not yet totally declined.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 Jan. 2026
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The pair would go on to record a total of 14 albums through 1973, with Lavoe’s talents for improvisation complementing Colón’s raw, aggressive trombone.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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Bathroom towels touch our face and body, while the kitchen towel is for counters where pet bowls were prepped or raw food was handled.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
21 Feb. 2026
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The Antarctic Ocean is heavily layered, or stratified, to a depth of around 1,000 meters (3,280 feet) because of conflicting properties including colder, denser water from below not readily mixing with fresh water running off melting ice from above.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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For the first time, the researchers demonstrated that human spinal cord organoids can reproduce the formation of dense glial scars, which block nerve regeneration.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Feb. 2026
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The backstory Greenwich, for the unfamiliar, is a prosperous city ensconced in Connecticut’s little panhandle.—
Charlie Hobbs,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Feb. 2026
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And the loss of our supply chain sovereignty was not a function of a prosperous and healthy system of global trade.—
Azhar Sukri,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2026
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Alternatively, the far side has a thick crust, higher elevations and far fewer signs of previous volcanic activity, Andrews-Hanna said.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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Keranique formulas combine strengthening proteins, scalp-nourishing ingredients and lightweight volumizing technology to support thicker, fuller-looking hair for women of every age, and instantly boost the appearance of density, without weighing hair down.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Rampant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rampant. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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