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unregulated

adjective

Definition of unregulatednext
as in available

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Recent Examples of unregulated This Fintech is largely unregulated and historically, these companies have not reported debt to credit agencies. — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2026 Alarm bells are ringing over the rapid development of artificial intelligence as Congress weighs the technology’s national security potential against risks posed by unregulated growth. — Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 14 Sep. 2026 Some were incentivized to seek unregulated offshore platforms not subject to Australia’s law. — IEEE Spectrum, 14 Sep. 2026 City Council President Zeke Cohen said the bill is necessary because of the effect smoke shops have on children and low-income neighborhoods, with the possibility of people being hurt or dying from unregulated products or getting addicted to vaping. — Chevall Pryce, Baltimore Sun, 10 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unregulated
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unregulated
  1. available
  2. unreserved
  3. accessible
  4. communal
  5. collective
  6. free
Adjective
  • Acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine are also available, such as herbal medicine consultations and a pain management program.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Throughout much of the 20th century, Washington often quietly intervened to shape the political choices available to Brazilian governments, most notably in its support for the 1964 coup.
    — Andre Pagliarini, The Conversation, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of available
Adjective
  • What Critics Said About Obsession's Weaknesses Not every review was unreserved.
    — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
  • Fresh off his Super Bowl LX duties, Tirico earlier this week was unreserved in his praise for his friend from Long Beach.
    — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Definition of unreserved
Adjective
  • The decision ends a three-year legal battle that pitted the couple against a group of residents from the nearby village of Kintbury, who believed the long driveway should remain accessible to hikers.
    — Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 21 Sep. 2026
  • The Earth, being solid, large, and accessible, offers a very conve-nient reference.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of accessible
Adjective
  • Panelists in another session discussed the possibilities for AI as a catalyst for communal engagement.
    — Mya Copeland, Variety, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The artworks on display provide a unique perspective on a communal garden, co-created by local artists and residents.
    — Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of communal
Adjective
  • Russian hybrid attacks are different from a traditional armed attack, but the alliance could theoretically trigger the collective defense clause in those cases.
    — David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 19 Sep. 2026
  • The set-closer peaked with Campbell and Tench trading solos in an extended jam, only further whetting the crowd’s collective appetite for more and closing the case for a tour.
    — Adam Gold, Rolling Stone, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of collective
Adjective
  • Given with the cancer drug Keytruda after surgery, the treatment significantly improved the time patients remained free of recurrence and distant spread compared with Keytruda alone.
    — Sally C. Pipes, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Considering how the Heat have maximized heart and hustle, mixing in significant development, keeping Pelle from free agency appears prudent.
    — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026
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“Unregulated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unregulated. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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