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
The impassioned celebration was quickly clipped and shared across social media, with thousands enjoying what initially looked like a release of unbridled, unrehearsed joy.
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Ben Church, CNN Money, 9 Feb. 2026
The former pro has been a welcome addition to head coach Raymond Davis’ staff, who said his unbridled enthusiasm for coaching has made a huge impact on his team.
—Sam Warren, Houston Chronicle, 4 Feb. 2026
Observing human behavior confirms that for some among us, the perfidious lust for unbridled power and the imposition of cruelty in its quest know no bounds and are bereft of human decency.
—A.o. Scott, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
The idea that this response would be enough to temper the political fallout from Operation Metro Surge is a sign of the unbridled impunity that reigns in the White House.
—Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2026
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Ben Church, CNN Money, 9 Feb. 2026
The former pro has been a welcome addition to head coach Raymond Davis’ staff, who said his unbridled enthusiasm for coaching has made a huge impact on his team.
—Sam Warren, Houston Chronicle, 4 Feb. 2026
Observing human behavior confirms that for some among us, the perfidious lust for unbridled power and the imposition of cruelty in its quest know no bounds and are bereft of human decency.
—A.o. Scott, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
The idea that this response would be enough to temper the political fallout from Operation Metro Surge is a sign of the unbridled impunity that reigns in the White House.
—Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unbridled
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Others are here because their parents are seeking refuge from countries where violence is rampant and children are at risk of being forced into drug cartels, human trafficking or worse.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
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Since 2022, when the state published its audit report, California's Department of Public Health has issued enforcement actions against seven hospice facilities statewide — despite the state auditor warning that fraud was rampant.—
Graham Kates,
CBS News,
9 Mar. 2026
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The 1,323-pound spacecraft, launched 14 years ago, made an uncontrolled re-entry on Tuesday evening.—
Marissa Martinez,
NBC news,
11 Mar. 2026
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When a man already has high blood pressure or uncontrolled diabetes, the likely causes of ED are easier to pinpoint.—
Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Unbridled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unbridled. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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