UNREGULATED Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words

unregulated

adjective

Definition of unregulated

as in available

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Recent Examples of unregulated An unregulated market for hemp in the Carolinas is raising public health concerns. — Patrik Jonsson, Christian Science Monitor, 27 July 2026 An unbalanced, unregulated leader becomes a liability to themselves and their organization. — Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 Injectable versions of peptides are already being sold widely online for everything from muscle recovery to longevity via the unregulated or gray market. — Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 24 July 2026 Others argue that the current Biden-era restrictions are pushing consumers toward unregulated overseas suppliers, increasing safety risks. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for unregulated

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Adjective

Accessible rooms are available in several different room types, and laid out on in detail the hotel website.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Aug. 2026
The faux suede boots, which are available in standard and wide calf widths, feature a pointed toe, block heels, and a slouchy design.

— Isabel Bekele, InStyle, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of available

Adjective

The menu boasts bold, shareable dishes like Sushi Tots and Chili Crunch Wings, offering unexpected twists for a communal dining experience.

— Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
In a red, white, and blue outfit, my mother took a break from her communal work to walk to a kosher restaurant with my father.

— Rachel Sales, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of communal

Adjective

This tomb, and others in Sardinia, was built as a collective burial site around 1800 BCE by the Nuragic people.

— Leigh Anne Miller for ARTnews, Robb Report, 8 Aug. 2026
For a series built around the unsettling idea of collective perfection, Pluribus works because each department thrived in the chaos of creation.

— Deadline, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of collective

Adjective

Those who are crowd-averse should take it all in from a distance at Battery Park or the Brooklyn Promenade, or hop on the free ferry to Staten Island to catch views of the Statue and the New York Harbor.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Aug. 2026
The same new moon responsible for the eclipse will leave the night sky free from moonlight as the Perseid meteor shower reaches its annual maximum.

— Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026

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