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as in relaxed
not bound by rigid standards
he homeschooled his children because he believed that they would do best in an unrestrained learning environment
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2
as in loose
not bound, confined, or detained by force
unrestrained dogs
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as in emotional
showing feeling freely
very reserved when she's around strangers, but quite unrestrained in the company of friends
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as in rampant
showing no signs of being under control
unrestrained laughter that had been fueled by a liberal dose of alcohol
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Recent Examples of unrestrained
Glamorous on the verge of vulgar, elegant yet unrestrained, and unmistakably luxurious.
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José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 17 May 2026
Americans cannot afford, in lives or in money, more unrestrained, never-ending wars.
—Linh Tat, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
Experts and reporters at the investigative news magazine Mother Jones have found videos showing toddlers swallowing whole grapes (a choking hazard), infants eating honey (which carries a risk of botulism), and children riding unrestrained in the front seat of a moving car.
—Dana Suskind, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
The bounty of wide, unrestrained, eyes-twinkling smiles genuinely brought me joy.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
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José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 17 May 2026
Americans cannot afford, in lives or in money, more unrestrained, never-ending wars.
—Linh Tat, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
Experts and reporters at the investigative news magazine Mother Jones have found videos showing toddlers swallowing whole grapes (a choking hazard), infants eating honey (which carries a risk of botulism), and children riding unrestrained in the front seat of a moving car.
—Dana Suskind, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
The bounty of wide, unrestrained, eyes-twinkling smiles genuinely brought me joy.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unrestrained
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At '47 Brand, score 2026 NBA champions gear like a new drop of the brand's Clean Up hats, which have a relaxed fit, adjustable back and embroidered logos.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
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The singer and talk show host wore a light-wash, relaxed-fit pair on a recent episode of The Kelly Clarkson Show, proving the breezy silhouette is every bit as warm-weather-friendly as your favorite sundress.—
Jill Layton,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
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The pace of rumors concerning Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s pending wedding exploded this week, helped in large part by a big-city mayor with loose lips.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
20 June 2026
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When Díaz underwent the procedure to remove loose bodies from his elbow in late April, the Dodgers eyed a post-All-Star break return.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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What emotional content lies just below the surface?—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
21 June 2026
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Fun dads often skip the emotional pregame.—
Jen Zamzow,
CNBC,
20 June 2026
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Rossi, who was not involved with the research, said sunscreen causing vitamin D deficiency is a narrative that has been rampant on social media.—
Lily Alvino,
NBC news,
18 June 2026
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Given reports of rampant hacking in crypto, BitGo’s small innovation has attracted a tidal wave of business over the last decade as more and more institutions have taken an interest in digital assets.—
Nina Bambysheva,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Reducing the stiffness of the artery Help prevent calcium buildup in the arteries, which can make the arteries harder and less flexible.—
Emmanuella Ogbonna,
Health,
18 June 2026
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Companies around the region are giving employees flexible hours after their respective national teams play.—
Manal Albarakati,
semafor.com,
18 June 2026
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La Roja needs quicker movement of the ball and its players, more adaptation to what the opponent is doing (Saudi Arabia is not going to play free and open after seeing what worked) and to be more ruthless.—
Patrick Sung Cuadrado,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
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Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
20 June 2026
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Angela’s bookish young son Jonathan (Danny Pintauro) and her gloriously uninhibited mother Mona (Katherine Helmond) rounded out the household.—
JP Mangalindan,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 June 2026
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But what was missing was more of a winning spirit, more aggressive, uninhibited and self-assured.—
Max Mathews,
New York Times,
9 June 2026
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Müller contends that support for the referendum is motivated less by xenophobia than people’s concern that the population is growing at an uncontrolled rate.—
Sebastian Shukla,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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In uncontrolled airspace, air traffic control does not provide services; pilots are responsible for their own navigation and collision avoidance.—
Agamemnon Crassidis,
The Conversation,
11 June 2026
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“Unrestrained.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unrestrained. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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