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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
Lopez, who also won the Royko award in 2020 for his 2019 coverage of the L.A. homelessness crisis, was recognized this year for a collection of columns chronicling the fentanyl epidemic in Westlake, where drug use and homelessness are rampant.
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Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2025
Despite the lake's recovery, drought is still rampant in California, with the southern part of the state struggling with severe and extreme drought conditions.
—Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Apr. 2025
During that time, rampant capitalism and incompetent corporations have run the distant Halcyon star system into the ground.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 28 Apr. 2025
There’s a show to be made about ballet’s crushing physical toll and institutional restrictions, centered on rampant drug use, screwing and abuses of power.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2025
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Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2025
Despite the lake's recovery, drought is still rampant in California, with the southern part of the state struggling with severe and extreme drought conditions.
—Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Apr. 2025
During that time, rampant capitalism and incompetent corporations have run the distant Halcyon star system into the ground.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 28 Apr. 2025
There’s a show to be made about ballet’s crushing physical toll and institutional restrictions, centered on rampant drug use, screwing and abuses of power.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rampant
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But then, President Trump’s goals of reducing the country’s trade deficit, encouraging domestic manufacturing, and pressuring other countries to lower their trade barriers via his recent tariff moves primarily aim to address the country's runaway debt burden.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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Rookie of the Year Stephon Castle is runaway winner of a bad race The Spurs have back-to-back Rookie of the Year winners.—
Zach Harper,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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Located on the Kassandra Peninsula in Northern Greece, this natural gem combines a tranquil lagoon, clear turquoise waters, soft golden sand and lush pine surroundings that combine to create a breathtaking setting for a relaxing and photogenic day (or many of them) at the beach.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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The album, itself named after a perfume, taps into her trademark skill for turning misty, windswept synths into lush backdrops for heavenly melodies to thunderbolt right into.—
Madison Bloom,
Pitchfork,
2 May 2025
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Vascular dementia is often linked to uncontrolled diabetes, hypertension, or strokes.—
Dr. Sabooh Mubbashar,
Hartford Courant,
27 Apr. 2025
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Plus, any uncontrolled disease is a drain on society’s resources and will end up costing anyone who pays for health insurance, since higher healthcare use for anyone means higher premiums for everyone.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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Crabgrass is an annual, weedy, warm-season grass that prefers the hot and dry summer weather over the cool spring and fall temperatures that bluegrass prefers.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2025
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Some host plants are herb-sized and easy to fit into snug spaces, while others may be undesirably weedy in vigor.—
Miri Talabac,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Apr. 2025
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His nomination should have been doomed, but it was saved by raw, angry MAGA lobbying against Republican senators fearing right-wing primary challengers.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2025
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Though ice covers about 80% of the island, its ice-free zone encompasses about 250,000 square miles and hosts many mineral deposits, including over 30 critical raw minerals, according to a 2023 report from the Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland.—
Carlie Procell,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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The company still relies on carriers for a portion of its deliveries, including the U.S. Postal Service, which is traditionally relied on for shipments to costlier and less dense rural areas.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
30 Apr. 2025
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But liquid water is, unusually, denser than its solid icy form.—
Robin George Andrews,
Quanta Magazine,
25 Apr. 2025
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The story is set in Wakanda, a prosperous, futuristic country led by King T’Challa, played by Chadwick Boseman.—
Jelani Cobb,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2025
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The new moon on May 26 is the perfect time to plant some prosperous seeds toward professional goals and make plans to boost your bank account.—
Nina Kahn,
StyleCaster,
28 Apr. 2025
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That model, nicknamed iPhone 17 Air, will be super-slim, as little as 5.5mm thick.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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The material is also thick enough to feel supportive but lightweight enough to wear year-round.—
Susan Brickell,
Travel + Leisure,
3 May 2025
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“Rampant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rampant. Accessed 10 May. 2025.
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