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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
An unrestrained performance from Kevin Spacey doesn’t help matters, though the film’s more misfire than disaster.
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Keith Phipps, Vulture, 1 Nov. 2024
Beyond Curiosity Even Leonardo’s biggest fans will acknowledge that unrestrained curiosity isn’t always appealing.
—Laila Marouf, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
But unrestrained capitalism ravaged the environment, damaged public health, and led to economic panics and depressions, and by the time Polanyi was writing, societies had reintroduced limits on the market.
—Paul Starr, Foreign Affairs, 10 Oct. 2019
Even Cuban can depart from his usual approach and jump at deals with unrestrained enthusiasm.
—Alex Koller, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2024
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Keith Phipps, Vulture, 1 Nov. 2024
Beyond Curiosity Even Leonardo’s biggest fans will acknowledge that unrestrained curiosity isn’t always appealing.
—Laila Marouf, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
But unrestrained capitalism ravaged the environment, damaged public health, and led to economic panics and depressions, and by the time Polanyi was writing, societies had reintroduced limits on the market.
—Paul Starr, Foreign Affairs, 10 Oct. 2019
Even Cuban can depart from his usual approach and jump at deals with unrestrained enthusiasm.
—Alex Koller, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2024
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Also within Ecclestone Yards is Jones Family Kitchen, which delivers some of the best steaks and cocktails in Belgravia in a relaxed atmosphere.Michele Robson, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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These Gloria Vanderbilt jeans, for example, have nearly 25,000 five-star ratings from shoppers thanks to its relaxed fit and comfy blend of cotton, polyester, and spandex.Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 2 Dec. 2024
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The Grammy nominee styled her signature blonde hair in a half-up, half-down look with loose curls.Charna Flam, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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Their overall message was popular, too: A smaller federal government, looser regulations and a private sector approach to the public sector have long been cornerstones of conservative governance.Emily Wilkins, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2024
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Nostalgia was found to improve emotional wellbeing by increasing their sense of gratitude.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
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Nicholas Weinstock, president of Invention Studios, pointed to the irony of digging into local and especially emotional content that had the potential to resonate with international audiences as the best survival strategy in today’s global market.Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Dec. 2024
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Obviously, family dynamics run pretty rampant in the stories.Zac Ntim, Deadline, 2 Dec. 2024
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Phishing—defined as fraudulent activities that attempt to obtain sensitive information through trickery via emails or websites—is a rampant threat during the holiday season.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
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This watch further established just how flexible this platform could be when working with unexpected materials.Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 13 Dec. 2024
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As tourism rebounds across the globe, properties in these areas can offer high returns with flexible rental terms and higher per-night rates, appealing to investors seeking quick profits.Johan Hajji, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Some of that, sure, might be losing Brandon Montour and Oliver Ekman-Larsson to free agency last summer.Pierre LeBrun, The Athletic, 3 Dec. 2024
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Trump, meanwhile, is uninhibited, chaotic, and unconstrained by fact.Katy Waldman, The New Yorker, 26 June 2024
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Geometry versus art, restraint versus freedom, regimented control versus uninhibited expression.Sophie Elmhirst, The New Yorker, 17 Oct. 2024
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Patrollers will trigger slides with explosives, or by slope-cutting—skiing at a 45-degree angle across a hillside—prior to a run opening to reduce the risk of uncontrolled avalanches while the terrain is open.Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 6 Dec. 2024
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Those included that Anthony Fauci didn't organize a campaign to suppress theories that COVID originated with a lab leak, and that the Trump administration's pandemic response led to the uncontrolled spread of COVID in nursing homes.Victoria Knight, Axios, 3 Dec. 2024
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“Unrestrained.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unrestrained. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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