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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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2
as in loose
not bound, confined, or detained by force
unrestrained dogs
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3
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
The single most on-the-nose sequence — though there are many — has an unrestrained Christopher Lloyd as a Holocaust survivor conveniently situated to lecture young Clay about the genocidal reality of his experience.
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Dennis Harvey, Variety, 15 July 2025
With nearly every bank branch and ATM inoperable, people have become reliant on an unrestrained network of powerful cash brokers to get money for daily expenses — and commissions on those transactions have soared to about 40%.
—Wafaa Shurafa, Fortune, 11 July 2025
Hopefully, after a couple of years of the most low-key nail trends, this is just more evidence that elaborate, unrestrained nail art is making a comeback.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 1 July 2025
In short, even among states that are highly critical of Iran, there are concerns about an unrestrained Israel.
—H.a. Hellyer, Time, 30 June 2025
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Dennis Harvey, Variety, 15 July 2025
With nearly every bank branch and ATM inoperable, people have become reliant on an unrestrained network of powerful cash brokers to get money for daily expenses — and commissions on those transactions have soared to about 40%.
—Wafaa Shurafa, Fortune, 11 July 2025
Hopefully, after a couple of years of the most low-key nail trends, this is just more evidence that elaborate, unrestrained nail art is making a comeback.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 1 July 2025
In short, even among states that are highly critical of Iran, there are concerns about an unrestrained Israel.
—H.a. Hellyer, Time, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unrestrained
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In fact, natural is the word to sum up Chapman, a host who, like Artie Bucco, could be described as warm and convivial, who rarely fails to ask piercing questions devoid of cliches and has a relaxed but authoritative style.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
17 Aug. 2025
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This top is made from buttery soft, lightweight fabric and features a relaxed fit similar to the one Holmes wore.—
Emily Weaver,
People.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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San Diego Humane Society officers later clarified that two loose dogs had injured multiple people.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Aug. 2025
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For a more polished evening look, try tucking this blouse into loose white pants.—
Leila Najafi,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Aug. 2025
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The former couple, who share son Sasha and daughter Kai, revealed that Sasha left home for college in emotional tributes shared on Instagram.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
23 Aug. 2025
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This all comes a few days after another emotional moment from the Queen during a VJD service.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
22 Aug. 2025
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On social media, Michaels also spoke about rampant speculation surrounding her relationship with former costar Harper.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
20 Aug. 2025
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In a time when discord and disconnection are rampant, Hiyer was created to offer something different—a chance to market your skills, find professional opportunities, and build community intentionally.—
Janice Gassam Asare,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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Further discussions in London and Stockholm made enough progress for the two sides this week to announce another extension of the ceasefire, with the White House praising Beijing for being cooperative and flexible in the negotiations to date.—
Scott Kennedy,
Time,
16 Aug. 2025
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The company focuses on flexible plans without long-term contracts.—
Kara McGinley,
USA Today,
15 Aug. 2025
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Learn to burn Arkansas Game and Fish Commission will host a free prescribed burn certification workshop Thursday and Friday at the Hunt Family Nature Center in Springdale.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Aug. 2025
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Crucially, during the launch period of the Pixel 9 Pro, Google offered a free 12-month subscription to Google AI Pro for those purchasing the handset.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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According to the study, the uninhibited pumping of groundwater by farmers, cities and corporations around the world now accounts for 68% of the total loss of fresh water at the latitudes where most people live.—
ProPublica,
ProPublica,
28 July 2025
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The freedom to compete, to be uninhibited in pursuit of victory.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
29 July 2025
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Indeed, of the roughly 500 uncontrolled blazes in Canada, 305 were being monitored.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
13 Aug. 2025
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According to the Texas Invasive Species Institute, snail damage in uncontrolled fields can be as high as 100 percent for rice seedlings in the germinating stage.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Unrestrained.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unrestrained. Accessed 29 Aug. 2025.
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