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
In space, which has become part of the commons thanks to the profusion of satellite technology, maintaining openness requires spacecraft to be allowed to operate unhindered.
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Mira Rapp-Hooper, Foreign Affairs, 16 Apr. 2019
The outlines of a deal seem clear: an immediate and unconditional cease-fire, unhindered humanitarian access, and an all-inclusive national dialogue.
—Terrence Lyons, Foreign Affairs, 24 Nov. 2021
Migrants rushed to the U.S. border, many unhindered by Mexican migration agents.
—Maria Abi-Habib, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2025
That raises the possibility of a complete Republican government that brings with it unhindered cabinet, governmental and judicial appointments, and relatively unchallenged industry, energy, economic and environmental policy (and much else beyond).
—Gaurav Sharma, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
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Mira Rapp-Hooper, Foreign Affairs, 16 Apr. 2019
The outlines of a deal seem clear: an immediate and unconditional cease-fire, unhindered humanitarian access, and an all-inclusive national dialogue.
—Terrence Lyons, Foreign Affairs, 24 Nov. 2021
Migrants rushed to the U.S. border, many unhindered by Mexican migration agents.
—Maria Abi-Habib, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2025
That raises the possibility of a complete Republican government that brings with it unhindered cabinet, governmental and judicial appointments, and relatively unchallenged industry, energy, economic and environmental policy (and much else beyond).
—Gaurav Sharma, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unhindered
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Breeding a climate of 'rumor and turmoil' Historians say papal gambling dates back at least to the 1400s and was rampant in 16th-century Rome.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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Everything was from outside our borders, crime is rampant, our economy is gone to help in a hand basket, and there was no growth whatsoever.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2025
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Vascular dementia is often linked to uncontrolled diabetes, hypertension, or strokes.—
Dr. Sabooh Mubbashar,
Hartford Courant,
27 Apr. 2025
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Plus, any uncontrolled disease is a drain on society’s resources and will end up costing anyone who pays for health insurance, since higher healthcare use for anyone means higher premiums for everyone.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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This administration is upset that universities are seeding students with liberal elitism while permitting unbridled speech and protests.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2025
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He was seen by many as a progressive figure, speaking out on issues like climate change, refugees and unbridled capitalism.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 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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In that case, given the need to respond quickly, the commander in chief’s power should remain unhampered.—
Richard K. Betts,
Foreign Affairs,
13 Feb. 2018
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“Unhindered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unhindered. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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