as in rampant
showing no signs of being under control
a tirade filled with uncontrolled anger about what the government was doing
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Recent Examples of uncontrolled
That marked a record since the U.S. in 2000 declared uncontrolled community spread of the virus eliminated through widespread measles vaccinations.
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Faris Tanyos, CBS News, 13 June 2025
This disparity is attributed to several key factors from a recent study:
High rates of uncontrolled hypertension: African Americans exhibit the highest rates of unchecked hypertension globally, which substantially increases their risk for developing heart disease.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 12 June 2025
Should these neurons misfire, the regulatory system would fail, possibly leading to uncontrolled drinking.
—Gilles Martin, The Conversation, 10 June 2025
Courts thus consistently turned to the comparable uncontrolled transaction method, which allows for the kinds of exclusions that DCF valuations do not.
—Ryan Finley, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
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Faris Tanyos, CBS News, 13 June 2025
This disparity is attributed to several key factors from a recent study:
High rates of uncontrolled hypertension: African Americans exhibit the highest rates of unchecked hypertension globally, which substantially increases their risk for developing heart disease.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 12 June 2025
Should these neurons misfire, the regulatory system would fail, possibly leading to uncontrolled drinking.
—Gilles Martin, The Conversation, 10 June 2025
Courts thus consistently turned to the comparable uncontrolled transaction method, which allows for the kinds of exclusions that DCF valuations do not.
—Ryan Finley, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncontrolled
Adjective
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The speculation was rampant all around the league when news of James’ decision broke, with rival executives wondering if this was a precursor to a trade request (James, remember, has a no-trade clause and could thus control any such move).—
Sam Amick,
New York Times,
30 June 2025
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The rampant abuse of 9-year-old Owen started as early as June 2023 and continued up until his death Sept. 19, 2024 when police were called to the home for an unresponsive child, prosecutors said.—
Kate Linderman,
Kansas City Star,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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His leadership on this issue can transform hospital billing in a more transparent and pro-consumer direction, reversing runaway health care costs through choice and competition.—
Cynthia A Fisher,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 June 2025
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After that, the runaway attempts slowed to a trickle before stopping.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
28 June 2025
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“Uncontrolled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncontrolled. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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