as in rampant
showing no signs of being under control
a case that was solved only because of one detective's unbridled determination to bring the killer to justice
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Recent Examples of unbridled
Impressively, the movie resonated with highbrow audiences without sacrificing the unbridled ambition the directors had used to gain a foothold online, with short films inspired by professional wrestling and pop culture.
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David Sims, The Atlantic, 30 May 2025
Even though diet culture often frames snacking as a negative—an unbridled act of gluttony at best, and a sign of moral weakness at worst—reaching for an edible pick-me-up when the hunger pangs hit is the most natural thing in the world.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 6 June 2025
But the vote every few years becomes a cudgel against members of the governing party because approval contributes to the appearance of unbridled spending.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 5 June 2025
There was something unmistakably alien about Baker's performance, frequently coupled with his Doctor's unbridled joy at the wonders of the universe.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 29 May 2025
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David Sims, The Atlantic, 30 May 2025
Even though diet culture often frames snacking as a negative—an unbridled act of gluttony at best, and a sign of moral weakness at worst—reaching for an edible pick-me-up when the hunger pangs hit is the most natural thing in the world.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 6 June 2025
But the vote every few years becomes a cudgel against members of the governing party because approval contributes to the appearance of unbridled spending.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 5 June 2025
There was something unmistakably alien about Baker's performance, frequently coupled with his Doctor's unbridled joy at the wonders of the universe.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unbridled
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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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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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“Unbridled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unbridled. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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