as in rampant
showing no signs of being under control
a case that was solved only because of one detective's unbridled determination to bring the killer to justice
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Recent Examples of unbridled
People clap, shout the lyrics, and perform dance moves with unbridled gusto.
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Katie Marie Davies, Christian Science Monitor, 11 June 2025
The year is 2052 when an era of peace and unbridled indulgence reigns supreme.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 20 June 2025
But until a magical Messi moment in the 54th minute, the match was in danger of becoming a mere sideshow to supporters expressing their admiration – actually, more like unbridled passion – for the 37-year-old who has long cemented his status as one of the greats of the sport.
—Glen Levy, CNN Money, 20 June 2025
If World’s 50 Best celebrates unbridled, global luxury, and at a time when Michelin’s stars and codified standards are infiltrating every corner of the country (for a price, bien sur), the James Beard Awards defines the pulse and heart of American cooking.
—Caroline Hatchett, Robb Report, 19 June 2025
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Katie Marie Davies, Christian Science Monitor, 11 June 2025
The year is 2052 when an era of peace and unbridled indulgence reigns supreme.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 20 June 2025
But until a magical Messi moment in the 54th minute, the match was in danger of becoming a mere sideshow to supporters expressing their admiration – actually, more like unbridled passion – for the 37-year-old who has long cemented his status as one of the greats of the sport.
—Glen Levy, CNN Money, 20 June 2025
If World’s 50 Best celebrates unbridled, global luxury, and at a time when Michelin’s stars and codified standards are infiltrating every corner of the country (for a price, bien sur), the James Beard Awards defines the pulse and heart of American cooking.
—Caroline Hatchett, Robb Report, 19 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unbridled
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Crime in New York was rampant, and racial tensions were high.—
Robert Chiarito,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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The innovation has been rampant, with AI usage evolving from coding assistants led by GitHub Copilot to next-gen vibe coding tools like Cursor and Windsurf (all, coincidentally, built on top of Microsoft’s open source VSCode IDE).—
Jason Andersen,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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The sheep, introduced over a century ago, grazed uncontrolled and destroyed nearly a third of the island's vegetation, leading to severe soil erosion and habitat degradation.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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By Thursday afternoon, the blaze continues to burn uncontrolled.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
4 July 2025
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“Unbridled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unbridled. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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