as in rampant
showing no signs of being under control
the freeway system needs to be expanded to meet the demands of the city's unhampered growth
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Recent Examples of unhampered
It’s made out of clear acrylic material, so there’s nothing in the way of an unhampered view.
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Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2024
In that case, given the need to respond quickly, the commander in chief’s power should remain unhampered.
—Richard K. Betts, Foreign Affairs, 13 Feb. 2018
The air is full at present of wordy warfare on the relative merits of unhampered private enterprise and of government planning of economic developments.
—Foreign Affairs, 18 Dec. 2011
But even as the U.S. boosts pandemic assistance to India and allows some of its diplomatic families to come home, other aspects of the relationship continue unhampered.
—Zeke Miller, Time, 1 May 2021
In fact, for those who would profit from the ways things are now, that sense of fatigue, of individual moral confusion, allows inequities to continue unhampered.
—Soleil Ho, SFChronicle.com, 19 Oct. 2020
Wentz seemed fearless and unhampered escaping the pocket early and still looks fluid and athletic.
—Scott Horner, The Indianapolis Star, 15 Sep. 2021
What’s more, rum is relatively unhampered by strict regulations.
—Los Angeles Times, 22 Aug. 2021
In Mendelsohn’s earlier works, classics slip in and out unhampered and unquestioned, like a friend with a key to the house.
—Giancarlo Buonomo, New Republic, 3 Oct. 2017
Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2024
In that case, given the need to respond quickly, the commander in chief’s power should remain unhampered.
—Richard K. Betts, Foreign Affairs, 13 Feb. 2018
The air is full at present of wordy warfare on the relative merits of unhampered private enterprise and of government planning of economic developments.
—Foreign Affairs, 18 Dec. 2011
But even as the U.S. boosts pandemic assistance to India and allows some of its diplomatic families to come home, other aspects of the relationship continue unhampered.
—Zeke Miller, Time, 1 May 2021
In fact, for those who would profit from the ways things are now, that sense of fatigue, of individual moral confusion, allows inequities to continue unhampered.
—Soleil Ho, SFChronicle.com, 19 Oct. 2020
Wentz seemed fearless and unhampered escaping the pocket early and still looks fluid and athletic.
—Scott Horner, The Indianapolis Star, 15 Sep. 2021
What’s more, rum is relatively unhampered by strict regulations.
—Los Angeles Times, 22 Aug. 2021
In Mendelsohn’s earlier works, classics slip in and out unhampered and unquestioned, like a friend with a key to the house.
—Giancarlo Buonomo, New Republic, 3 Oct. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unhampered
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Premiering last August, the domestic abuse film had been overshadowed by rampant speculation about a rift between director Baldoni, who also starred in and produced the movie, and lead actress Lively.—
Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
19 Feb. 2025
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Musk has claimed there is rampant fraud taking place at the SSA, including payments being made to millions of long-dead recipients, which has been widely disputed.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
19 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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In space, which has become part of the commons thanks to the profusion of satellite technology, maintaining openness requires spacecraft to be allowed to operate unhindered.—
Mira Rapp-Hooper,
Foreign Affairs,
16 Apr. 2019
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The outlines of a deal seem clear: an immediate and unconditional cease-fire, unhindered humanitarian access, and an all-inclusive national dialogue.—
Terrence Lyons,
Foreign Affairs,
24 Nov. 2021
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As a result, many chronic diseases remain uncontrolled for years, leading to worsening health and skyrocketing medical costs.—
Robert Pearl,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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Based on preliminary information, the Falcon 9 rocket part was dragged out of orbit in an uncontrolled manner, which is likely why the vehicle appeared to reenter Earth’s atmosphere over Europe and crash-land this week.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Unhampered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unhampered. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.
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