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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
His reconstruction drive intends to normalize this political reality and the pursuit of unrestrained, rapacious fossil fuel extractivism when climate change is intensifying.
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Nabil Salih, Time, 4 Dec. 2025
The Unified Government mayor should have an unrestrained ability to lead, Garner said.
—Kansas City Star, 3 Dec. 2025
His art form is chaos, and the unrestrained fear that chaos can provoke.
—The Atlantic Culture Desk, The Atlantic, 29 Oct. 2025
Keeping a pet loose in the car can pose risks, such as small dogs crawling into the footwell and interfering with the brake or pedal, larger pets blocking your view, or, in the case of an accident, unrestrained pets could be crushed by airbags or thrown out.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
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Nabil Salih, Time, 4 Dec. 2025
The Unified Government mayor should have an unrestrained ability to lead, Garner said.
—Kansas City Star, 3 Dec. 2025
His art form is chaos, and the unrestrained fear that chaos can provoke.
—The Atlantic Culture Desk, The Atlantic, 29 Oct. 2025
Keeping a pet loose in the car can pose risks, such as small dogs crawling into the footwell and interfering with the brake or pedal, larger pets blocking your view, or, in the case of an accident, unrestrained pets could be crushed by airbags or thrown out.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unrestrained
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Other reviewers appreciate the sweater’s relaxed silhouette that drapes nicely without looking baggy.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Cate Blanchett is the queen of a relaxed, textured bob.—
Catharine Malzahn,
InStyle,
8 Jan. 2026
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Last year, Anderson stuck with a soft glam look and left her hair down in natural, loose waves.—
Katie Hill,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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That increase has come with a financial strain and emotional stress for families across the country and in North Carolina.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Jan. 2026
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Her relationship with Kerr hits several bumps, giving Blunt the chance to showcase her emotional range in tense scenes.—
Eric Andersson,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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On the other, the now-nine-year drought without a playoff win has led to rampant frustration from the fan base.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
15 Jan. 2026
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Who will stand to benefit from the rampant expenditures also remains a subject of heated debate, as corporations like Google, Meta, and OpenAI continue to race each other for dominance in the space.—
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
14 Jan. 2026
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Each attachment can connect to an extra-long, 22-foot hose that doesn’t kink, and is flexible enough to easily maneuver around obstacles and corners.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Jan. 2026
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Tech tutors help seniors with technology, including computers, laptops and smartphones during one-hour sessions at the SSCE computer lab on a flexible schedule.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Jan. 2026
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While Ekwonu only has one year left on his deal, the Panthers also need to figure out center in 2026 with Cade Mays, Austin Corbett and Brady Christensen heading to free agency as well.—
Mike Kaye
Updated January 13,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Jan. 2026
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The moratorium will halt the initial stages of free agency in which teams would seek to deliver qualifying offers and franchise tag designations to players.—
Doug Feinberg,
Twin Cities,
13 Jan. 2026
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Charlamagne’s Breakfast Club, known for its host’s uninhibited trademark interview style and access to top stars, is now in its 15th year.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
19 Dec. 2025
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Two blond mean girls are bullying Cannon in the cafeteria, and Trish, who’s as loud and uninhibited as Cannon is pent up, intervenes in the most embarrassing way possible.—
E. Tammy Kim,
New Yorker,
17 Dec. 2025
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As an immigration attorney in San Francisco, Velasquez says an uncontrolled border under Democrats worsened and affected her clients seeking legal immigration status.—
Kenny Choi,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2026
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Managing water bankruptcy will require governments to focus on preventing further irreversible damage, such as wetland loss, destructive groundwater depletion and uncontrolled pollution, the report noted.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Unrestrained.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unrestrained. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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