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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
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In the framework of infinite potential, every human becomes a unique window through which the universe can know and express itself.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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There's something defeating in watching a restless auteur essentially turn on infinite lives for his unfinished drafts.—
Sheldon Pearce,
NPR,
17 June 2025
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Cyberattacks against companies have been rampant for years, but a string of attacks on retail companies have raised awareness of the issue because the breaches can impact customers.—
Ani Freedman,
Fortune,
20 June 2025
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A lot of those respondents claimed to dislike the technology — but its widespread adoption implies a subtle incursion, and the implications of this rampant use are devastating.—
Sheldon Pearce,
NPR,
17 June 2025
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What To Do Located on the Creole Nature Trail, Holly Beach has endless opportunities to experience the diverse wildlife of southwest Louisiana.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
17 June 2025
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The lives that have been touched through his ministry are endless.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
17 June 2025
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But until a magical Messi moment in the 54th minute, the match was in danger of becoming a mere sideshow to supporters expressing their admiration – actually, more like unbridled passion – for the 37-year-old who has long cemented his status as one of the greats of the sport.—
Glen Levy,
CNN Money,
20 June 2025
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The year is 2052 when an era of peace and unbridled indulgence reigns supreme.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
20 June 2025
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Three Welcome, Myth Busting Wins Firstly, the report is clear that ADHD remains under diagnosed in the UK, a not a rampant, uncontrolled Tik Tok trend.—
Nancy Doyle,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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Contact your dentist or primary care provider to determine the cause of uncontrolled gleeking and ways to prevent it or treat underlying conditions causing it.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
19 June 2025
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“Unbounded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unbounded. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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