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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
Some brought their star power to bear on grandiose characters, letting audiences delight in their unrestrained peacocking.
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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
Between the lines: The American miracle rests on untamed democracy, the animal spirits of capitalism, the magic of unrestrained innovation, and the soft power of a vigilant and vibrant free press.
—Jim Vandehei, Axios, 3 Dec. 2024
Netanyahu and Trump: A Complex Alliance A second Trump presidency could renew Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's hopes for unrestrained U.S. support.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
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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
Between the lines: The American miracle rests on untamed democracy, the animal spirits of capitalism, the magic of unrestrained innovation, and the soft power of a vigilant and vibrant free press.
—Jim Vandehei, Axios, 3 Dec. 2024
Netanyahu and Trump: A Complex Alliance A second Trump presidency could renew Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's hopes for unrestrained U.S. support.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unrestrained
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These wide-legs pants are made from soft cotton and have a relaxed silhouette with pockets.—
Emily Weaver,
People.com,
24 Jan. 2025
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This included grey relaxed trousers, a grey hooded sweater, and a dark grey shirt underneath.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
24 Jan. 2025
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Certainly, Britt Lower is playing her with the looser physicality of Helly, and the contrast between the two is more obvious in the season’s first episode to feature both versions.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
31 Jan. 2025
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Get your shovel out and make sure all loose objects are secured!—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
31 Jan. 2025
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Another emotional roller-coaster year for Florida brought a deadly hurricane, distressing midterm elections and, for me, a bittersweet family exodus from the state to saner places.—
Fabiola Santiago,
Miami Herald,
30 Jan. 2025
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Drew is looking forward to reclaiming her life, rebuilding friendships and focusing on using her music as an outlet to cope with all the emotional turbulence.—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
30 Jan. 2025
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Inconsistent enforcement by untrained or younger employees in convenience stores has led to rampant underage sales in the U.S.—
Markus Lindblad,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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Harvard University will provide additional protections for Jewish students under a settlement announced on Tuesday that resolves two lawsuits accusing the Ivy League school of becoming a hotbed of rampant antisemitism.—
Jonathan Stempel,
USA TODAY,
22 Jan. 2025
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The doc possesses a flexible form that rightly insists the rest of us lean in.—
Lisa Kennedy,
Variety,
24 Jan. 2025
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They are known for being more flexible, providing a player shows a determination to leave.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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To get a free copy of their book Home to Home Local Edition – Kansas City Metro, Kansas and Missouri, just call the office.—
Archway Homes,
Kansas City Star,
26 Jan. 2025
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And in the 1800s, churches served as vital links in the Underground Railroad that helped enslaved people elude authorities and migrate to free states.—
Bill Chappell,
NPR,
26 Jan. 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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Expert skiers can ski the glacier from here on ungroomed trails in an uncontrolled environment.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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Damaged and destroyed structures also prompt uncontrolled water leaks.—
Andrew J. Whelton,
CNN,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Unrestrained.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unrestrained. Accessed 3 Feb. 2025.
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