a weed that's rampant in this area
the mayor promised to put a stop to the rampant crime that plagued the city
Recent Examples on the WebPeople are quick to see flaws today because pessimism is rampant.—Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 12 June 2024 But among a small group, absenteeism was rampant: 1 out of 10 teachers missed an average of 22 days of work, accounting for a quarter of all absences nationwide.—Rachel Ventresca, Fortune, 6 June 2024 Internet bullying is rampant, and our kids are watching.—Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 5 June 2024 The milestone is a reflection of the country’s complex relationship to women, who face rampant violence and rank sexism, yet are also revered as matriarchs and trusted in positions of authority.—Marian Carrasquero Emiliano Rodríguez Mega, New York Times, 1 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for rampant
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Word History
Etymology
Middle English rampaunt, rampand, borrowed from Anglo-French rampant "crawling, rampant (in heraldry)," from present participle of ramper "to climb, rear up on the hind legs, creep" — more at ramp entry 4
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