unregulated

Definition of unregulatednext

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Recent Examples of unregulated My patient is refusing a drug studied in 170,000 people because of side effects that a 124,000-person analysis just confirmed do not exist — while injecting a compound studied in 14 humans, from unregulated sources, based on the recommendation of someone who profits from selling it. Vikas Patel, STAT, 3 Apr. 2026 The trial over a death blamed on largely unregulated supplements sold by a company linked to a far-right social media influencer will stay in Austin. Paul Flahive, Austin American Statesman, 1 Apr. 2026 The climax of White Noise revolves around the brain chemistry of Jack’s wife Babette, who is secretly taking an unregulated psychopharmaceutical called Dylar. Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026 But their popularity has also fueled a thriving market for unregulated copycat versions. Jimmie Wilson, Washington Post, 31 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unregulated
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unregulated
Adjective
  • If no shelter is available, crawl to an interior wall away from windows.
    CA Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 4 Apr. 2026
  • With abundant nutrients available, algal growth can explode, reducing oxygen levels and harming aquatic life.
    Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • 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
  • The unreserved feedback on the offense comes first.
    Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • Unlike oil, which flows through pipelines and centralized infrastructure, gold production in southern Venezuela is dispersed across hundreds of small sites accessible only by river, dirt tracks or airstrips.
    Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
  • As the response continued to grow, maintenance technician Mario Velazquez stepped up to build a dedicated room, complete with shelving and clothing racks, that is easily accessible to clients.
    Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Paths cut through tall grass and gravel, leading from the Farmhouse (a communal spot with couches, coffee, and coworking spots) to the cabins, past the golf course, and out toward the pools.
    Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2026
  • The soft natural light suffuses the red clay brick room, centered around long communal tables, introducing an intimate ease that invites you to linger.
    Anais Martinez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Headlined by Kon Knueppel, who’s a candidate to be the Hornets’ first rookie of the year since Ball picked up the honor in 2020-21, the additions of Sion James, Ryan Kalkbrenner and Liam McNeeley easily represent the team’s best collective class in a very long time.
    Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Humanity's return to our closest neighbor has clearly captured our collective imaginations, from civilians and gamers to NASA scientists themselves.
    Alan Bradley, Space.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Give every incoming player free agency.
    Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2026
  • Moon broke free and one-timed a bouncing ball into the net for the equalizer.
    Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 5 Apr. 2026

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“Unregulated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unregulated. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.

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