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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
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.
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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
In most of those incidents, which took place from 2012 to 2022, bedding material was added to the product and the babies were unrestrained.
—Prarthana Prakash, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2024
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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
In most of those incidents, which took place from 2012 to 2022, bedding material was added to the product and the babies were unrestrained.
—Prarthana Prakash, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unrestrained
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In my practice, the mission has always been about creating a welcoming, relaxed environment for patients.Maged el-Malecki, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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It’s made from a soft, chunky fabric and has a relaxed, boxy fit.Ali Faccenda, People.com, 13 Jan. 2025
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Coated and plain, light and dark, slim and loose, stretch and rigid— Alberto De Conti, head of Rudolf Hub1922, said there are multiple trends at play.Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 7 Jan. 2025
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Hidden for hundreds of years under 50 cm of loose topsoil in the village of Salkaya in Elazığ province, 300 miles east of Turkey’s capital Ankara, the mosaic is believed to have been laid in the late 3rd century.George Nelson for ArtNews, Robb Report, 7 Jan. 2025
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These intelligent and emotional animals have been a part of human culture for centuries—as companions, workers and performers.Scott Travers, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
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People feel abandoned or unprepared, amplifying the emotional toll.John Hope Bryant, TIME, 18 Jan. 2025
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Plus, since most of the app's content is in Mandarin, subtitles are suddenly rampant — as are posts from Americans who want to learn the language, including by exchanging translations of popular slang phrases with Chinese commenters.Rachel Treisman, NPR, 15 Jan. 2025
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Recent stories of noncitizens registering to vote in the upcoming general election might have led some to believe the activity is rampant in North Texas.Cody Copeland, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Jan. 2025
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The flexible mesh material allows your foot to easily slide into the shoe and stretch, ensuring there’s no break-in period or painful blisters.Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2025
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An independent flexible room with a bathroom is adjacent to the kitchen.Lana Bortolot, New York Times, 10 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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Think passionate, uninhibited encounters that leave you breathless.Dossé-Via Trenou, refinery29.com, 18 Dec. 2024
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If that isn’t enough plot, the lives of these characters become even more chaotic, violent, and ultimately tragic thanks to Emilia’s uncontrolled and selfish impulses.Kyndall Cunningham, Vox, 6 Jan. 2025
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Most commercial rat baits contain either anticoagulants, which cause uncontrolled internal bleeding, or neurotoxins, which cause seizures and make an animal unable to control its limbs.Andy Newman, New York Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Unrestrained.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unrestrained. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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