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
The Chorus Is Watching The Greek tragedians knew how the story ends when hubris goes unchecked.
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Anthony Scaramucci, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
Her artwork, silent, stoic, is a testament to what is lost, and could still be lost, when consumption and exploitation run unchecked and unchallenged.
—Tom Page, CNN Money, 19 Mar. 2026
Aquatic invasive species are non-native plants or animals which, when introduced into aquatic environments and left unchecked, can cause significant harm to native wildlife species, water quality and recreational opportunities for boaters and anglers, according to DEEP.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 17 Mar. 2026
In late February, California, the Department of Education and officials were sued by two Jewish advocacy groups that alleged the state allowed antisemitic harassment of Jewish and Israeli students to go unchecked on campuses throughout California.
—Vani Sanganeria, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
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Anthony Scaramucci, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
Her artwork, silent, stoic, is a testament to what is lost, and could still be lost, when consumption and exploitation run unchecked and unchallenged.
—Tom Page, CNN Money, 19 Mar. 2026
Aquatic invasive species are non-native plants or animals which, when introduced into aquatic environments and left unchecked, can cause significant harm to native wildlife species, water quality and recreational opportunities for boaters and anglers, according to DEEP.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 17 Mar. 2026
In late February, California, the Department of Education and officials were sued by two Jewish advocacy groups that alleged the state allowed antisemitic harassment of Jewish and Israeli students to go unchecked on campuses throughout California.
—Vani Sanganeria, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unchecked
Adjective
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There is no rampant cheating or election fraud in California.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Last week, aldermen voted 30-18 to freeze the ordinance’s implementation, citing rampant concerns from many restaurant owners that the hikes were significantly harming their businesses.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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An inevitable problem with bus navigation is not the app but the relatively uncontrolled environment of the street itself.—
Christopher Bonanos,
Curbed,
25 Mar. 2026
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While the virus is continuing to spread uncontrolled in the southwest part of Utah, other parts of the state — including areas closer to Salt Lake City — are now experiencing increases in cases.—
Erika Edwards,
NBC news,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Unchecked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unchecked. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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