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 uncontrolled airspace, air traffic control does not provide services; pilots are responsible for their own navigation and collision avoidance.
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Agamemnon Crassidis,
The Conversation,
11 June 2026
Known for its uses in jewelry, cubic zirconia doesn’t last in cold, uncontrolled temperatures.
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Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
10 June 2026
But over time, skipped doses can lead to uncontrolled blood pressure, which can damage your heart and blood vessels.
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Jessica Swirble,
Verywell Health,
8 June 2026
In Cambridge, the study found that the city’s previous rent control policy caused property values to drop between 45% and 50% compared to nearby uncontrolled properties.
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Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
4 June 2026
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Agamemnon Crassidis,
The Conversation,
11 June 2026
Known for its uses in jewelry, cubic zirconia doesn’t last in cold, uncontrolled temperatures.
—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
10 June 2026
But over time, skipped doses can lead to uncontrolled blood pressure, which can damage your heart and blood vessels.
—
Jessica Swirble,
Verywell Health,
8 June 2026
In Cambridge, the study found that the city’s previous rent control policy caused property values to drop between 45% and 50% compared to nearby uncontrolled properties.
—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
4 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncontrolled
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The report fueled rampant speculation as fans scrambled to scrutinize the duo's interactions in interviews and on the red carpet.
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Wilde’s 2022 psychological thriller, headlined by Florence Pugh and Harry Styles, descended into tabloid chaos amid rampant speculation over an apparent feud between Pugh and Wilde, plus the romance between Wilde and Styles that allegedly originated during production.
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Since the makeover, the pool has been fraught with problems, from runaway algae growth to dead ducks and a torn lining.
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Gas flowing from the expanding red giant gradually accumulates on the white dwarf until conditions become extreme enough to ignite a runaway nuclear reaction.
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“Uncontrolled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncontrolled. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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