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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
Brendan Sorsby's lawyer argued last Monday that the NCAA should have reinstated the Texas Tech quarterback to play this upcoming season due to his rampant gambling being tied to a mental health disorder.
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Trey Wallace, FOXNews.com, 8 June 2026
As North America prepares to host the FIFA World Cup for the first time since 1994, soccer fever has never been as rampant.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 8 June 2026
One of the main contributing factors to financial anxiety is comparing oneself to others, which is especially rampant due to social media.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 7 June 2026
Hungary were rampant and won 8-3 in that group game, though it should be noted that many of West Germany’s players had been rested.
—Will Jeanes, New York Times, 5 June 2026
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Trey Wallace, FOXNews.com, 8 June 2026
As North America prepares to host the FIFA World Cup for the first time since 1994, soccer fever has never been as rampant.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 8 June 2026
One of the main contributing factors to financial anxiety is comparing oneself to others, which is especially rampant due to social media.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 7 June 2026
Hungary were rampant and won 8-3 in that group game, though it should be noted that many of West Germany’s players had been rested.
—Will Jeanes, New York Times, 5 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rampant
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Few involved in the making of Napoleon Dynamite could've predicted its runaway success.—
Danny Horn,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 June 2026
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The trailer opens with what appears to be a runaway bride scenario, as Enola is seen firing a gun at a mysterious figure on horseback while Tewkesbury waits for her at the altar.—
Lily Brown,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
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All the rooms have character, with their marble fireplaces, high ceilings, and lush fabrics.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
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Sri Lanka, off the southeastern coast of India, packs lush tea plantations, ancient Buddhist ruins, biodiversity and pristine beaches into one of the most affordable trips on this list — though its popularity is rising fast.—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2026
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However, the majority of pancreatic cancers occur when genetic mutations trigger uncontrolled growth of cells in the pancreas, eventually forming tumors.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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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
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The same process is used to establish a new lawn over bare (or weedy) soil.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
3 June 2026
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Because most home compost bins don't reach a high enough temperature to kill pathogens or seeds, don't add grass clippings from a diseased or weedy lawn.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 May 2026
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You’ll be rewarded with the raw, unbridled beauty that will stay with you for a lifetime.—
Meghan Palmer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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On the west coast, Sal Salis offers a raw, deeply immersive connection to land and sea where luxury is defined by simplicity, seclusion and the untouched beauty of Cape Range National Park.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Whether Tuchel will, in fact, be able to produce a more intense high-pressing style this summer, given the climate and the dense schedule, is another matter.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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Visitors of historic New Castle are greeted with cobblestone streets, alleys, dense urbanism and a rich history that can only be found in a few other cities in the region.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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In a country as prosperous as Switzerland, one could be forgiven for asking, Enough of what?—
Jessi Jezewska Stevens,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
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In the long run, the best-case scenario is that these companies are financial successes and make many of us prosperous in turn.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
5 June 2026
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Hikers dip into shady trails lined with thick brush, a favorite path being the Myakka Canopy Walkway, which offers a rare peek into the ecosystems—both minuscule and massive—within the swampy marshland.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
6 June 2026
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Whatever its former luxury, the boat now had cabins crammed with four-person bunks and an atmosphere thick with the scent of unwashed bodies and the steam of rations.—
Kevin Maurer,
The Atlantic,
6 June 2026
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“Rampant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rampant. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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