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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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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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The neighborhood/area Located just 25 miles south of Los Angeles, Long Beach offers a more relaxed coastal escape from the hustle and bustle of the City of Angels.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 June 2026
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The airy design gives it an easy, relaxed look that pairs well with denim shorts, linen pants, or a swimsuit cover-up.—
Amanda Eyre Ward,
Travel + Leisure,
8 June 2026
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As a result, officers are prioritizing animal cruelty and neglect cases over calls about loose dogs.—
Jasmine Arenas,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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That loose recommendation is not backed up by science, says Robert Vincent, a former federal public health analyst who helped get the new study off the ground.—
Claire Cameron,
Scientific American,
12 June 2026
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Several jurors appeared emotional, covering their mouths.—
Dawn White,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
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Though there are still many unknowns regarding the full effect of ayahuasca on the human experience, if my own is any indication, the mental and emotional gates this plant can open seem promising.—
Michaela Trimble,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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The report fueled rampant speculation as fans scrambled to scrutinized the duo's interactions in interviews and on the red carpet.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 June 2026
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Lawmakers had previously given state health officials the authority to conduct visits to the facility, and the Adams County Health Department launched an investigation into the facility earlier this year after immigrant advocates alleged that gastrointestinal illness was rampant.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
9 June 2026
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With high interest rates that outpace inflation, a structure that will allow savers to maintain a flexible approach and a seamless transition for those already banking online, this can be the right account at the right time.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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The experience highlighted the value of acting fast during travel disruptions, choosing flexible booking options, and embracing unexpected destinations.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
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They’re connected by a free three-and-a-half-mile coastal trail known as the Cliff Walk—one of the biggest tourist draws to America’s smallest state.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Another idea would treat the money the government puts into people’s individual funds as an interest-free loan, which people would then pay back once their wealth compounds.—
Alison Durkee,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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For SpaceX, the uninhibited nature of CEO Elon Musk, especially in his posts on X, presents risks amid the formality of the IPO process, said University of Notre Dame finance professor Timothy Loughran.—
Greg Bensinger,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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The performance had an uninhibited spice.—
Mark Swed,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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However, the majority of pancreatic cancers occur when genetic mutations trigger uncontrolled growth of cells in the pancreas, eventually forming tumors.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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But over time, skipped doses can lead to uncontrolled blood pressure, which can damage your heart and blood vessels.—
Jessica Swirble,
Verywell Health,
8 June 2026
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“Unrestrained.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unrestrained. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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