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
These data centers in space would capture constant solar energy to power next-generation AI models, unhindered by the Earth's day and night cycles and weather changes.
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Pia Singh, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2025
Rules of decorum The Enquirer and both candidates have set the debate rules with a strong emphasis on mutual respect for the candidates and moderator, and the opportunity for all attendees to be unhindered in their ability to listen and hear the candidates’ responses.
—Staff, Cincinnati Enquirer, 9 Oct. 2025
Stargazers will likely see the moon take on a yellow-orange hue during moonrise, as Earth's atmosphere scatters the shorter, bluer wavelengths of moonlight, while allowing the longer, redder wavelengths to journey through relatively unhindered.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 6 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
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Pia Singh, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2025
Rules of decorum The Enquirer and both candidates have set the debate rules with a strong emphasis on mutual respect for the candidates and moderator, and the opportunity for all attendees to be unhindered in their ability to listen and hear the candidates’ responses.
—Staff, Cincinnati Enquirer, 9 Oct. 2025
Stargazers will likely see the moon take on a yellow-orange hue during moonrise, as Earth's atmosphere scatters the shorter, bluer wavelengths of moonlight, while allowing the longer, redder wavelengths to journey through relatively unhindered.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 6 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unhindered
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The City of Los Angeles has hired a firm to help relight the 6th Street Bridge, which has fallen victim to rampant copper theft in recent months, before the 2028 Summer Olympics head to town.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Cancers linked to these forever chemicals are rampant here.—
Dylan Jackson,
AJC.com,
19 Feb. 2026
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Inflammation is a natural defense mechanism—but chronic uncontrolled inflammation can be harmful and worsen disease, Klein explains.—
Lauren J. Young,
Scientific American,
9 Feb. 2026
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But the upper stage failed to perform its deorbit burn as planned and ended up crashing back to Earth in an uncontrolled fashion.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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Showcasing such moments — the unscripted exuberance and unbridled joy — is a big reason why the kiss-and-cry exists.—
Dave Skretta,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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The impassioned celebration was quickly clipped and shared across social media, with thousands enjoying what initially looked like a release of unbridled, unrehearsed joy.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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Global trade is generally free and unhampered by geopolitical rivalry, oceans are safe for travel, and nuclear weapons are limited by agreements on their production and use.—
Robert Kagan,
The Atlantic,
18 Jan. 2026
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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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“Unhindered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unhindered. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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