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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
Even if things don’t go that far, Musk’s unrestrained public comments toward Trump may prove the most damaging for Tesla in the company’s history.
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Alan Ohnsman, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
Here is an inconvenient truth: our forebears used the unrestrained free market to effect a staggering destruction of continental wildlife, an unforgivable crime against evolution in America.
—Dan Flores, Time, 29 May 2025
Lee was unrestrained, sustained fatal injuries, and was pronounced deceased on the scene.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 22 May 2025
Brown’s two children were sitting unrestrained in the front seat and were seriously injured in the crash, the complaint read.
—Mitchell Willetts, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2025
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Alan Ohnsman, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
Here is an inconvenient truth: our forebears used the unrestrained free market to effect a staggering destruction of continental wildlife, an unforgivable crime against evolution in America.
—Dan Flores, Time, 29 May 2025
Lee was unrestrained, sustained fatal injuries, and was pronounced deceased on the scene.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 22 May 2025
Brown’s two children were sitting unrestrained in the front seat and were seriously injured in the crash, the complaint read.
—Mitchell Willetts, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unrestrained
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In this case, the design highlights the importance of family, the desire to create a relaxed environment, and an elegance born of simplicity.—
Katia Contreras,
Architectural Digest,
19 June 2025
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And yet, the relaxed spirit that first drew backpackers and retired expats still lingers.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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There are questions over whether Iran’s nuclear facilities were damaged to the point of uselessness, how much loose nuclear material may now be floating around Iran, and the speed with which Iran can reconstitute its program.—
The Editors,
National Review,
24 June 2025
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The Daily Telegraph reported that the death was also similar to that of toddler Jack Mackay, who died in the same area in 2013 while playing in his crib with a loose curtain cord, which tragically wrapped around his neck.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
People.com,
24 June 2025
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That said, this bit felt like a very important emotional conclusion, that real change had finally been achieved between these two characters.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
23 June 2025
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Plus, the scripts try to yank on our heartstrings with some maudlin moments that don’t quite land, including a grim twist for one main character that feels tacked on just to add some emotional stakes.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
23 June 2025
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Cyberattacks against companies have been rampant for years, but a string of attacks on retail companies have raised awareness of the issue because the breaches can impact customers.—
Ani Freedman,
Fortune,
20 June 2025
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A lot of those respondents claimed to dislike the technology — but its widespread adoption implies a subtle incursion, and the implications of this rampant use are devastating.—
Sheldon Pearce,
NPR,
17 June 2025
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In 8th grade, students create a flexible four-year plan for high school to help guide them.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2025
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FSIs who provide flexible, digital-first work environments and AI-enabled productivity tools may be better positioned to attract this talent and benefit from their fresh perspectives.—
Monica Hovsepian,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
19 June 2025
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Kirsty Hatcher,
People.com,
19 June 2025
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While not made from the same fabric, the Target pair is still breathable and cooling, with stretch that won’t cling and allows for uninhibited movement.—
Shea Simmons,
People.com,
15 June 2025
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The surveillance aspects of AI systems also pose risks to the kind of uninhibited exploration that genuine play requires.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2025
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Three Welcome, Myth Busting Wins Firstly, the report is clear that ADHD remains under diagnosed in the UK, a not a rampant, uncontrolled Tik Tok trend.—
Nancy Doyle,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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Contact your dentist or primary care provider to determine the cause of uncontrolled gleeking and ways to prevent it or treat underlying conditions causing it.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
19 June 2025
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“Unrestrained.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unrestrained. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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