as in rampant
showing no signs of being under control
in the absence of appropriate oversight, the unhindered deforestation of the region continues
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Recent Examples of unhindered
Eighteen months ago, in the case brought by South Africa against Israel, the International Court of Justice ruled that Israel should immediately provide a full spectrum of humanitarian relief and essential services, at scale and unhindered.
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Alex De Waal, Foreign Affairs, 3 Oct. 2025
The CoI identified several recommendations, including for Israel to immediately end the commission of genocide and implement a complete permanent ceasefire in Gaza, ensure unhindered access of all United Nations staff, among others.
—Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
And despite the fact that the Ravens' rushing attack in particular seemed unhindered by his absence, John Harbaugh confirmed on Monday that the Ravens offense could soon become even more dangerous with the looming return of Ricard.
—Reice Shipley, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
An unhindered supply of food and medical supplies to the people living in Gaza?
—Peter Jensen, Baltimore Sun, 7 Aug. 2025
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Alex De Waal, Foreign Affairs, 3 Oct. 2025
The CoI identified several recommendations, including for Israel to immediately end the commission of genocide and implement a complete permanent ceasefire in Gaza, ensure unhindered access of all United Nations staff, among others.
—Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
And despite the fact that the Ravens' rushing attack in particular seemed unhindered by his absence, John Harbaugh confirmed on Monday that the Ravens offense could soon become even more dangerous with the looming return of Ricard.
—Reice Shipley, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
An unhindered supply of food and medical supplies to the people living in Gaza?
—Peter Jensen, Baltimore Sun, 7 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unhindered
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On the other, the now-nine-year drought without a playoff win has led to rampant frustration from the fan base.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
15 Jan. 2026
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Who will stand to benefit from the rampant expenditures also remains a subject of heated debate, as corporations like Google, Meta, and OpenAI continue to race each other for dominance in the space.—
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
14 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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This means that its uncontrolled deorbit could have dangerous consequences.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Jan. 2026
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That winter, the concrete spillway collapsed in one section during massive storms, prompting the evacuation of 188,000 people as water raged uncontrolled into the river below, and concerns grew that part of the dam might fail.—
Paul Rogers,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
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The only person criminally convicted in connection with Epstein’s unbridled depravity was Maxwell.—
Molly Crane-Newman,
New York Daily News,
13 Jan. 2026
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Scientists don’t have a clear idea of which species might need defending, or of the climate effects of unbridled shipping.—
Brett Simpson,
The Atlantic,
26 Dec. 2025
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It’s made out of clear acrylic material, so there’s nothing in the way of an unhampered view.—
Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Sep. 2024
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Wentz seemed fearless and unhampered escaping the pocket early and still looks fluid and athletic.—
Scott Horner,
The Indianapolis Star,
15 Sep. 2021
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“Unhindered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unhindered. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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