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as in runaway
showing no signs of being under control
the mayor promised to put a stop to the rampant crime that plagued the city
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as in lush
growing thickly and vigorously
try to avoid the patch of rampant poison ivy near the resting spot on the trail
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Recent Examples of rampant
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth welcomed DOGE to the Pentagon, where Elon Musk will face an accounting system that has never passed an audit and decades of rampant price gouging by defense contractors.
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Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 17 Feb. 2025
For years, watchdogs have noted tech companies have the power to control their platforms’ misinformation, hate speech, and other rampant ills that fester on social media.
—Leah Asmelash, CNN, 16 Feb. 2025
Read Next National Prison guard beatings of women are ‘rampant,’ experts say.
—Julia Marnin, Sacramento Bee, 5 Feb. 2025
These estimates have evolved from the days when overpopulation fears were rampant.
—Dylan Scott, Vox, 5 Feb. 2025
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Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 17 Feb. 2025
For years, watchdogs have noted tech companies have the power to control their platforms’ misinformation, hate speech, and other rampant ills that fester on social media.
—Leah Asmelash, CNN, 16 Feb. 2025
Read Next National Prison guard beatings of women are ‘rampant,’ experts say.
—Julia Marnin, Sacramento Bee, 5 Feb. 2025
These estimates have evolved from the days when overpopulation fears were rampant.
—Dylan Scott, Vox, 5 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rampant
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At the same time, Pacini’s character Jeanne, a runaway teenage orphan, takes refuge in the studio where the film is being shot and falls under Cristina’s spell.—
Caroline Frost,
Deadline,
16 Feb. 2025
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Cook was the runaway top rusher this season for the Bills and did so efficiently on only 47.5 percent of offensive snaps during his active games.—
Joe Buscaglia,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
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The weight of those hormonal storm clouds is channeled in Anna Berg’s score, with lush romantic swells over a subtly disquieting undertow.—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
21 Feb. 2025
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Furthermore, floor-to-ceiling glass walls invite the lush landscaped outdoors inside, without compromising on privacy.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
20 Feb. 2025
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According to Simple Flying, both planes were flying over uncontrolled airspace and the pilots were responsible for seeing other aircraft to avoid collisions.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
14 Feb. 2025
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The Hyundai veered into the grassy area to the right of the travel lanes and came to an uncontrolled stop.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
8 Feb. 2025
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These fish also love weedy areas, which can be a challenge to fish with a plug that has two or three treble hooks hanging off the belly.—
Joe Cermele,
Outdoor Life,
5 Feb. 2025
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From the high point of the Walker Basin Trail, echoes of the area’s ranching history linger in bits of barbed wire, stock tanks and weedy livestock tracks.—
Mare Czinar,
The Arizona Republic,
3 Jan. 2025
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Both cats had eaten the same brand of raw pet food before becoming ill, according to the notices.—
Kate Gibson,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2025
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Domestic cats have been known to carry bird flu since 2004, and studies have found that raw pet foods are far more likely to carry disease.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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This petite pick packs a springtime punch with its dense collection of yellow, red, and purple tulips.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Feb. 2025
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On the other hand, Halsey’s smart, dense, often weird music has lately been overshadowed by the drama that continually dogs her.—
Stephen Deusner,
SPIN,
17 Feb. 2025
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said that all future international assistance must make America safer, stronger, and more prosperous.—
Ted Yoho,
TIME,
13 Feb. 2025
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Allowing businesses to fully deduct their investments means productivity, growth and a more prosperous workforce.—
Veronique De Rugy,
Orange County Register,
6 Feb. 2025
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Using smaller ducks ensures the meat isn’t too fatty, and the skin isn’t too thick.—
Jenn Rice,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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Combine with oats and cook over a stovetop until thick and creamy.—
Audrey Bruno,
SELF,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Rampant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rampant. Accessed 26 Feb. 2025.
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