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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
But perhaps even more offensive is the rampant abuse of the Upland decision by local governments.
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Jon Coupal, Oc Register, 13 Oct. 2025
Their testimony reflects the rampant enthusiasm among businesses about the advent of AI—signaled also by the immense investments being poured into its adoption.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
His administration claims crime in those cities is rampant, despite statistics not always backing that up.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2025
Overusing Fieldstone Fieldstone fireplaces were rampant in the 90s and early 2000s, as clients sought to add authenticity to gas fireboxes and new build homes.
—Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025
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Jon Coupal, Oc Register, 13 Oct. 2025
Their testimony reflects the rampant enthusiasm among businesses about the advent of AI—signaled also by the immense investments being poured into its adoption.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
His administration claims crime in those cities is rampant, despite statistics not always backing that up.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2025
Overusing Fieldstone Fieldstone fireplaces were rampant in the 90s and early 2000s, as clients sought to add authenticity to gas fireboxes and new build homes.
—Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rampant
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In a back-and-forth scoring bonanza, Pickens was the Cowboys’ answer for Dowdle’s runaway success.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Oct. 2025
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The movie's catchy soundtrack has sold out theaters to become a runaway golden hit.—
John Tufts,
IndyStar,
10 Oct. 2025
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Recommendations Jardines d’Alfabia is an estate with lush gardens and patchwork of Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architecture that speaks to Majorca’s history.—
Emilio Parra Doiztua,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Though expert hikers can make the round trip in a day, many take up to three, granting extra time to float in swimming holes, scope out waterfalls, and take in the hanging valleys and lush forests pouring into the sea.—
Jacqueline Kehoe,
AFAR Media,
15 Oct. 2025
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However, unlike beer or cheese, where microbes are intentionally introduced and controlled, fermentation in cocoa beans is a spontaneous process and largely uncontrolled.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
18 Oct. 2025
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Scientists attribute this to their tissues being rich in high-molecular-mass hyaluronan, a sugar-like molecule that prevents uncontrolled cell growth.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Oct. 2025
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Toss these out with the yard waste, along with weedy plants that are bearing seeds.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
11 Oct. 2025
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Avoid Boxelder Trees As their name suggests, these bugs love boxelder trees, a weedy type of maple native to North America.—
Andrea Beck,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Sep. 2025
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The two are added in layers; first the jam-like cranberry mixture is spread on the raw dough, then the apples are placed on top before the top crust is added.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
13 Oct. 2025
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Based in Medellin, the brand’s fragrances are inspired by Colombian cities and raw ingredients, made with raw materials from Grasse and hand-blended in Colombia.—
Alex Wynne,
Footwear News,
13 Oct. 2025
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Try sprouted seeds lightly roasted with a sprinkle of sea salt for a nutrient-dense, crunchy snack.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
14 Oct. 2025
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Hacking a path through dense jungle with a machete.—
Kit Bernardi,
USA Today,
14 Oct. 2025
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When a prosperous farming family was murdered in their own home in cold blood for no reason at all by two young male ex-cons, the image of a neat, safe, mid-20th century rural American life was shattered.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Oct. 2025
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The laundries provided a means for first-generation family members to pursue other trades thanks to prosperous business, according to the historical society.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
15 Oct. 2025
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Their style of pitching — relentlessly pound the strike zone — works well in a ballpark where the thick air depresses doubles and triples.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Let cool and spread a layer, about one-fourth-inch thick, of cream cheese icing over the entire cake.—
Kathryn Gregory,
Louisville Courier Journal,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Rampant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rampant. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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