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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
Bovino, known for his rampant social media use, spent the last few days defending the shooting and said the man assaulted officers — a claim not supported by multiple videos leading up to the death.
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Mathew Miranda
updated January 27, Sacbee.com, 27 Jan. 2026
In his verse, Bad Bunny directly addresses the chats, calling attention to Rosselló’s mocking of the dead from Hurricane María and his rampant homophobia.
—Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 26 Jan. 2026
The pair of them were unable to affect a change in the course of the game, as Juventus were rampant.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2026
Best Things to Do Wonder Gardens While Old Florida roadside attractions are disappearing due to rampant development and age, Wonder Gardens still stands.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 25 Jan. 2026
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Mathew Miranda
updated January 27, Sacbee.com, 27 Jan. 2026
In his verse, Bad Bunny directly addresses the chats, calling attention to Rosselló’s mocking of the dead from Hurricane María and his rampant homophobia.
—Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 26 Jan. 2026
The pair of them were unable to affect a change in the course of the game, as Juventus were rampant.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2026
Best Things to Do Wonder Gardens While Old Florida roadside attractions are disappearing due to rampant development and age, Wonder Gardens still stands.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 25 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rampant
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That set the stage for runaway inflation, economists now say.—
Jessica Dickler,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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The business has made Caterpillar a runaway winner in a market where investors are hungry for AI-adjacent companies after valuations of major technology and semiconductor companies soared.—
Bloomberg Wire,
Dallas Morning News,
29 Jan. 2026
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For example, lush landscaping surrounding homes may be picturesque — but in some cases, such vegetation can provide fuel for a fire.—
David Gamboa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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Designed by the celebrated firm Schultze and Weaver—hotel architects behind New York’s Waldorf Astoria and a collection of landmark Biltmore and luxury properties—the structure rises in Mediterranean Revival splendor, blending Spanish, Moorish, and Italian influences across 150 lush acres.—
Lisa A. Beach,
Southern Living,
23 Jan. 2026
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The civil complaint accuses hospital staff of failing to put a safety clamp on the peripheral IV tubing to prevent uncontrolled flow of D10 into Zendaya and failing to disconnect the IV tubing from Zendaya after the umbilical catheters were placed.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
27 Jan. 2026
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Unlike autonomous cars which operate on public roads and uncontrolled environments, agriculture occurs on private land where everything is more controlled, which minimizes regulatory hurdles and potential for accidents.—
Sabbir Rangwala,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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There is a biological difference between a weedy plant and an invasive plant.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Jan. 2026
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The attraction is adding a space for weedy sea dragons, Pye said.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 Jan. 2026
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These translate to the dogfighting in some crucial ways, yielding a potent mix of physics, precision, situational awareness, and raw nerve.—
Alan Bradley,
Space.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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Known for blending alt-pop and indie rock with diaristic, emotionally raw songwriting, sombr has quickly built momentum over the past year with a run of globally resonant releases.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
31 Jan. 2026
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The dense fumes from nearby industrial facilities often float into the purview of cinematographer Tyson Perkins, a reminder of the harsh, isolated backdrop where the narrative unfurls.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2026
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The sleeveless sheath featured a deep V-neckline and strong, slightly extended shoulders, with sequins running in dense rows throughout.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Why is Live Nation such a prosperous corporation?—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Iraqi Kurdish leaders courted Western oil companies and turned the territory into what was known as the most prosperous and stable part of Iraq.—
Jane Arraf,
NPR,
22 Jan. 2026
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The Ukrainian military is especially keen on more supplies of thicker fishing nets.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
1 Feb. 2026
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To Dallas’ astoundingly great luck, the arrival and rise of Cooper Flagg has been a bright ray of hope and excitement, but with Doncic back in the building the air was thick with gloom, regret and, yes, ongoing anger.—
Brad Townsend,
Dallas Morning News,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Rampant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rampant. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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