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as in infinite
being or seeming to be without limits
the unbounded enthusiasm shown by the new club members
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as in rampant
showing no signs of being under control
unbounded terror that was caused by the simultaneous detonation of seven car bombs around the city
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Recent Examples of unbounded
In other words, the pardon power is almost unbounded — excluding only state crimes, civil liability, future crimes and (perhaps) crimes by the president himself.
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Robert A. Levy, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
The absence of circles could mean that the universe is infinite and unbounded.
—Steve Nadis, Quanta Magazine, 27 Jan. 2025
Art is imagination, and imagination can be unbounded, utopian, bitter, euphoric, angry, perverse, vicious, forgiving, embracing, revelatory.
—Jon Pareles, New York Times, 28 Dec. 2024
The Trump administration would also be unwise to ignore global institutions, such as the World Trade Organization, as doing so would dramatically raise the likelihood of unbounded conflict.
—Scott Kennedy, Foreign Affairs, 26 Nov. 2024
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Robert A. Levy, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
The absence of circles could mean that the universe is infinite and unbounded.
—Steve Nadis, Quanta Magazine, 27 Jan. 2025
Art is imagination, and imagination can be unbounded, utopian, bitter, euphoric, angry, perverse, vicious, forgiving, embracing, revelatory.
—Jon Pareles, New York Times, 28 Dec. 2024
The Trump administration would also be unwise to ignore global institutions, such as the World Trade Organization, as doing so would dramatically raise the likelihood of unbounded conflict.
—Scott Kennedy, Foreign Affairs, 26 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unbounded
Adjective
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In a world of infinite speed, the greatest advantage, in my view, will be the ability to slow down—to notice, to value and to celebrate the people behind the work.—
Manoj Balraj,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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But also how infinite something like your spirit and work can be.—
Victoria Edel,
People.com,
22 July 2025
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Homelessness is still rampant — and the idea of homeownership feels like a cruel joke to the many millions of households in the Golden State with income far higher than the national median of $75,000.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 July 2025
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With both systems under one leader, speculation is rampant that Broward’s two health districts will merge.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
17 July 2025
Adjective
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The options are endless, and TikTok creators are embracing everything from herbal infusions to edible flowers.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 July 2025
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As the novel progresses, Ruth often stops existing on the page, overtaken by her endless loops of fixation on the thoughts and feelings of others.—
Bekah Waalkes,
The Atlantic,
22 July 2025
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Those periods mentioned by Pascale evoke a handful of stocks that became enduring examples of unbridled speculation, like GameStop in 2021.—
Jesse Pound,
CNBC,
1 July 2025
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In auditoriums and convention centers, businesspeople, educators, salespeople, and homemakers gathered to hear speakers such as Norman Vincent Peale, Zig Ziglar, and Art Linkletter, among others, extol the virtues of positive thinking, unbridled optimism, and hard work.—
Robert B. Tucker,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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By Saturday morning, the blaze continues to expand uncontrolled.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
12 July 2025
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The movie follows the adventures of rebellious young boy, Ne Zha, who is feared by the gods having been born to mortal parents with wild, uncontrolled powers.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
9 July 2025
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“Unbounded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unbounded. Accessed 1 Aug. 2025.
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