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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
In Los Angeles this past June, flag desecration was rampant.
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Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
Trump used his presidential powers in early August to take over policing in Washington, DC, complaining crime is rampant and officials haven’t done enough to address it ‒ despite statistics showing crime in the district is at a 30-year-low.
—Deborah Barfield Berry, USA Today, 16 Aug. 2025
On social media, Michaels also spoke about rampant speculation surrounding her relationship with former costar Harper.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2025
In a time when discord and disconnection are rampant, Hiyer was created to offer something different—a chance to market your skills, find professional opportunities, and build community intentionally.
—Janice Gassam Asare, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2025
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Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
Trump used his presidential powers in early August to take over policing in Washington, DC, complaining crime is rampant and officials haven’t done enough to address it ‒ despite statistics showing crime in the district is at a 30-year-low.
—Deborah Barfield Berry, USA Today, 16 Aug. 2025
On social media, Michaels also spoke about rampant speculation surrounding her relationship with former costar Harper.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2025
In a time when discord and disconnection are rampant, Hiyer was created to offer something different—a chance to market your skills, find professional opportunities, and build community intentionally.
—Janice Gassam Asare, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rampant
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Netflix is continuing to seek ways to capitalize on the runaway success of the feature, which was produced by Sony under the studio’s licensing deal with the streamer.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
27 Aug. 2025
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Just a short month ago, Baldwin looked like the runaway favorite, but now both Collins and Horton have entered the picture.—
Andrew Wright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Aug. 2025
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That hair is lush, chestnut, wavy, long enough to cover her breasts—but why would this woman hide those?—
Weike Wang,
Harpers Magazine,
20 Aug. 2025
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Beyond the shore, rent a Mehari to explore the island's lush interior, where goats roam the mountainside.—
Nicky Swallow,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Aug. 2025
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Indeed, of the roughly 500 uncontrolled blazes in Canada, 305 were being monitored.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
13 Aug. 2025
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According to the Texas Invasive Species Institute, snail damage in uncontrolled fields can be as high as 100 percent for rice seedlings in the germinating stage.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
6 Aug. 2025
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Your neighbors probably won't be bothered by your weedy flower beds or rusty lawn furniture.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
16 July 2025
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Three or four of them had swung into a weedy draw about 75 yards ahead of us.—
H. R. Temple,
Outdoor Life,
16 July 2025
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Between 1906 and 1930, Notari created more than 60 feature films that blended melodrama with raw depictions of Naples’ street life.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
30 Aug. 2025
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The reports involved Vibrio vulnificus bacteria, which is found in saltwater and brackish water as well as raw or undercooked seafood.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
30 Aug. 2025
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Located in northwestern Montana, Glacier National Park is known for its rugged terrain, dramatic scenery, and active wildlife, including one of the densest populations of grizzly bears in the lower 48 states.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
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In extremely dense fog where visibility is near zero, the best course of action is to first turn on your hazard lights, then simply pull into a safe location such as a parking lot of a local business, and stop.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
29 Aug. 2025
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With new oversight, strong federal leadership, and an end to municipal cash grabs, the Commonwealth can finally deliver on the promise of a stable and prosperous energy system.—
Dan Eberhart,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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President Trump is delivering on his promise to make D.C. safer, which will inherently make D.C. more prosperous.—
Theo Burman
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Aug. 2025
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The sturdy handle and thicker walls echo the utility these beers were brewed for—robust, satisfying, and meant to be lingered over.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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Our relationship has always been thick and strong, even through the thin times.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Aug. 2025
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“Rampant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rampant. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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