as in rampant
showing no signs of being under control
unchecked corruption in the state's prison system
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Recent Examples of unchecked
In nearly every other district, though, the violence carried on unchecked.
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Andrew Marantz, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2025
The lawsuit states that Liberty was negligent in failing to mark the gas line, and that after hitting the gas line, the other three companies were negligent in letting the gas leak continue unchecked.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2025
Our out-of-control unchecked immigration crisis that saw American victims.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2025
How To Get Rid Of Spider Mites These insidious pests can kill a plant (and spread to other plants) if left unchecked, so try these management tips from Bertone and Khan:
Inspect your plants.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2025
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Andrew Marantz, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2025
The lawsuit states that Liberty was negligent in failing to mark the gas line, and that after hitting the gas line, the other three companies were negligent in letting the gas leak continue unchecked.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2025
Our out-of-control unchecked immigration crisis that saw American victims.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2025
How To Get Rid Of Spider Mites These insidious pests can kill a plant (and spread to other plants) if left unchecked, so try these management tips from Bertone and Khan:
Inspect your plants.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unchecked
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From waking our brains up 100 times a night to doubling our risk of developing Alzheimer's disease to triggering rampant inflammation, chronic stress is one of the most biologically disruptive forces in modern life.—
Michael Franco
May 15,
New Atlas,
15 May 2025
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This high-moisture environment is ideal for mold and mildew, encouraging rampant growth through the affected areas and producing an unpleasant musty smell.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 May 2025
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The European Space Agency is monitoring Cosmos 482's uncontrolled descent.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
11 May 2025
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Topline The remains of a Soviet spacecraft launched in 1972 made an uncontrolled descent into the Indian Ocean on May 10, 2025.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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“Unchecked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unchecked. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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