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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The story of Oświęcim, whose population was nearly 60% Jewish in 1939 before the Nazis arrived, serves as a stark reminder of what unbridled antisemitism can unleash.
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Allison Gordon, CNN, 26 Jan. 2025
Liberals who think Trump’s second term will be one of unbridled bellicosity may be surprised.
—Bret Stephens, The Mercury News, 17 Jan. 2025
Clearly enthused and caught in the moment, Newton begins to verbally celebrate before being scolded by a Special Forces member on the helicopter for his unbridled outburst.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 13 Jan. 2025
Baker Mayfield is proud as a peacock (Jason Behnken / Associated Press)
Aikman has grown to appreciate the unbridled confidence of Mayfield.
—Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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Allison Gordon, CNN, 26 Jan. 2025
Liberals who think Trump’s second term will be one of unbridled bellicosity may be surprised.
—Bret Stephens, The Mercury News, 17 Jan. 2025
Clearly enthused and caught in the moment, Newton begins to verbally celebrate before being scolded by a Special Forces member on the helicopter for his unbridled outburst.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 13 Jan. 2025
Baker Mayfield is proud as a peacock (Jason Behnken / Associated Press)
Aikman has grown to appreciate the unbridled confidence of Mayfield.
—Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Unbridled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unbridled. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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