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
After missing a stretch of games and the international break with injuries, the Argentine legend has four goals and an assist over the past three games and is playing with unbridled passion.
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Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 12 Apr. 2025
This administration is upset that universities are seeding students with liberal elitism while permitting unbridled speech and protests.
—Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2025
He was seen by many as a progressive figure, speaking out on issues like climate change, refugees and unbridled capitalism.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2025
But after several knee procedures, including a cartilage surgery no NHL player has ever returned from, Landeskog’s unbridled aggressiveness was encouraging both to the public and himself.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 12 Apr. 2025
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Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 12 Apr. 2025
This administration is upset that universities are seeding students with liberal elitism while permitting unbridled speech and protests.
—Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2025
He was seen by many as a progressive figure, speaking out on issues like climate change, refugees and unbridled capitalism.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2025
But after several knee procedures, including a cartilage surgery no NHL player has ever returned from, Landeskog’s unbridled aggressiveness was encouraging both to the public and himself.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 12 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unbridled
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From waking our brains up 100 times a night to doubling our risk of developing Alzheimer's disease to triggering rampant inflammation, chronic stress is one of the most biologically disruptive forces in modern life.—
Michael Franco
May 15,
New Atlas,
15 May 2025
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This high-moisture environment is ideal for mold and mildew, encouraging rampant growth through the affected areas and producing an unpleasant musty smell.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 May 2025
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The European Space Agency is monitoring Cosmos 482's uncontrolled descent.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
11 May 2025
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Topline The remains of a Soviet spacecraft launched in 1972 made an uncontrolled descent into the Indian Ocean on May 10, 2025.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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“Unbridled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unbridled. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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