as in rampant
showing no signs of being under control
a tirade filled with uncontrolled anger about what the government was doing
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Recent Examples of uncontrolled
In his first major speech as VP, Vance accused European leaders of suppressing voters' free speech and allowing uncontrolled mass migration.
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Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Vocal tics are sudden, uncontrolled noises that are often repetitive.
—Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 26 June 2025
The state’s notice alleges that Chevron failed to prevent oil, gas and water from flowing uncontrolled from the well and failed to follow general safety requirements, leading to at least one worker’s injury when the blowout happened, according to the document.
—Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 26 June 2025
Three Welcome, Myth Busting Wins Firstly, the report is clear that ADHD remains under diagnosed in the UK, a not a rampant, uncontrolled Tik Tok trend.
—Nancy Doyle, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
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Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Vocal tics are sudden, uncontrolled noises that are often repetitive.
—Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 26 June 2025
The state’s notice alleges that Chevron failed to prevent oil, gas and water from flowing uncontrolled from the well and failed to follow general safety requirements, leading to at least one worker’s injury when the blowout happened, according to the document.
—Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 26 June 2025
Three Welcome, Myth Busting Wins Firstly, the report is clear that ADHD remains under diagnosed in the UK, a not a rampant, uncontrolled Tik Tok trend.
—Nancy Doyle, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncontrolled
Adjective
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The speculation was rampant all around the league when news of James’ decision broke, with rival executives wondering if this was a precursor to a trade request (James, remember, has a no-trade clause and could thus control any such move).—
Sam Amick,
New York Times,
30 June 2025
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The rampant abuse of 9-year-old Owen started as early as June 2023 and continued up until his death Sept. 19, 2024 when police were called to the home for an unresponsive child, prosecutors said.—
Kate Linderman,
Kansas City Star,
27 June 2025
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His leadership on this issue can transform hospital billing in a more transparent and pro-consumer direction, reversing runaway health care costs through choice and competition.—
Cynthia A Fisher,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 June 2025
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After that, the runaway attempts slowed to a trickle before stopping.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
28 June 2025
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“Uncontrolled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncontrolled. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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