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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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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
In order to bring authoritarian stability to Syrian politics, Assad deployed unrestrained violence.
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Sefa Secen / Made By History, TIME, 17 Dec. 2024
In more traditional office environments, unrestrained self-expression can be misconstrued as inappropriate and unprofessional.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Some brought their star power to bear on grandiose characters, letting audiences delight in their unrestrained peacocking.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 10 Dec. 2024
In the gray daylight of the first days of Syria’s freedom, its citizens appear so far to be behaving not like unrestrained madmen but like traumatized, decent people worthy of their liberty, delivered even by an erstwhile jihadist.
—Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 9 Dec. 2024
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Sefa Secen / Made By History, TIME, 17 Dec. 2024
In more traditional office environments, unrestrained self-expression can be misconstrued as inappropriate and unprofessional.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Some brought their star power to bear on grandiose characters, letting audiences delight in their unrestrained peacocking.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 10 Dec. 2024
In the gray daylight of the first days of Syria’s freedom, its citizens appear so far to be behaving not like unrestrained madmen but like traumatized, decent people worthy of their liberty, delivered even by an erstwhile jihadist.
—Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 9 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unrestrained
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The Village opened a basement eatery called Sotto in December with refined Italian comfort food and a relaxed climate and decor that the owners hope will attract a younger crowd.—
Peter Breen,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2025
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The city’s famous coffee shops offer a relaxed atmosphere to enjoy premium cannabis while soaking in the charming canals and vibrant arts scene.—
Matt Rozo,
The Mercury News,
17 Feb. 2025
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Many use hybrid approaches, creating loose story frameworks while leaving room for spontaneity.—
JD Barker,
Rolling Stone,
24 Feb. 2025
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And if adding sugar, stir slowly to not jostle the grounds loose.—
Ryan Deto,
Axios,
24 Feb. 2025
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Celebrity Style Palmer is going viral for her emotional acceptance speech celebrating Black community.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
23 Feb. 2025
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At the mention of Welsh’s name the room burst into applause and an emotional standing ovation.—
Mark Olsen,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2025
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There’s a didactic, Brechtian structure to the movie — Brecht is cited several times in the dialogue — in which Jude asks the viewer to question what the death of Ion means in a society wracked by rampant capitalism, racist nationalism and religious extremism.—
Jordan Mintzer,
The Hollywood Reporter,
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
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Both are made from a water- and rip-resistant material that’s flexible.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Mar. 2025
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This test involves inserting a long, flexible tube called an endoscope down your throat to see your esophagus and stomach.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
1 Mar. 2025
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Operating cash flow grew 20% to $4.5 billion, while free cash flow more than doubled to $1.3 billion.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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Jenny McCoy,
SELF,
19 Feb. 2025
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And can Nix’s development continue uninhibited without Sutton, who was his favorite target by far in 2024 when Sutton set career bests with 81 catches and 135 targets for 1,081 yards and eight touchdowns?—
Parker Gabriel,
The Denver Post,
17 Jan. 2025
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Depp has some wild fun with it, disturbing all of high society with her uninhibited rage.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
24 Dec. 2024
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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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“Unrestrained.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unrestrained. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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