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as in runaway
showing no signs of being under control
the mayor promised to put a stop to the rampant crime that plagued the city
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as in lush
growing thickly and vigorously
try to avoid the patch of rampant poison ivy near the resting spot on the trail
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Recent Examples of rampant
The White House renewed the pledge a day after Musk raised entitlement spending during a rare television interview, repeating his claims about rampant fraud in such programs.
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Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 11 Mar. 2025
There have been widespread complaints of abysmal conditions at these facilities: rampant mold, rodent and insect infestations, spoiled food.
—Jonathan Blitzer, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025
Child labor and street crime were rampant, with some youngsters turning to theft for sustenance.
—Peter Zablocki, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Mar. 2025
While speculation has been rampant that his wife Casey will attempt to keep the governor's mansion in the family, no official announcement has been made concerning her potential candidacy.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
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Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 11 Mar. 2025
There have been widespread complaints of abysmal conditions at these facilities: rampant mold, rodent and insect infestations, spoiled food.
—Jonathan Blitzer, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025
Child labor and street crime were rampant, with some youngsters turning to theft for sustenance.
—Peter Zablocki, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Mar. 2025
While speculation has been rampant that his wife Casey will attempt to keep the governor's mansion in the family, no official announcement has been made concerning her potential candidacy.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rampant
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Image Image Wands for amateur witches and wizards have been a runaway hit for Universal at its older parks.—
Todd Anderson,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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These cells play a central role in our immune system, reducing inflammation and inhibiting other cells that can overreact in the face of some triggers, causing a runaway immune response.—
Michael Franco,
New Atlas,
4 Apr. 2025
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The costumes, courtesy of designers Debra Hanson and Nooks Lindell, were frequently sourced from or created by Inuit artisans — including the characters’ enviable parkas, trimmed in lush fur or bordered with vibrant patterns.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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The courtyard installation was curated by the renowned international studio Mary Lennox, who created walls of greenery in hyper-realistic volumes where small openings in the lush vegetation house unique and surprising ceramic pieces.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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Sepsis is a condition that leads to uncontrolled inflammation in the body and sometimes organ failure.—
Adrianna Rodriguez,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2025
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And the risk of loss that comes with uncontrolled communications is profound.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2025
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Fire is a natural part of ecosystems in the Southeast, often burning through weedy shrubs and enabling native plants to grow without as much competition.—
Kiley Price,
WIRED,
15 Mar. 2025
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Then, prune overgrown trees and shrubs, trim tall grasses and weedy areas, mow regularly to keep your lawn cut close, and consider calling a chimney sweep to clean out your chimney.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Feb. 2025
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When the butter foams, add the asparagus and a pinch of salt and cook, stirring frequently, until asparagus is bright green and just loses its raw flavor, about 4 minutes.—
Kelly Brant,
Arkansas Online,
8 Apr. 2025
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This is the reason many food safety experts agree that rinsing raw fish and meats isn’t a good idea.—
Stacey Lastoe,
Southern Living,
8 Apr. 2025
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Select plants with dense habits and thick cover to outcompete weeds that germinate in these border plantings.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
5 Apr. 2025
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Down the line, astronomers may need to adjust their models to account for the possibility of rapid galaxy growth under such dense conditions.—
Larissa G. Capella,
Space.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Building a more secure and prosperous future starts now, and the clock is ticking.—
Lee Habeeb,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Apr. 2025
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The Alters is a base-building enterprise that invites clever players to become engaged in a variety of useful skills, repairs, and hobbies for this handy collection of Jans that will hopefully lead to a peaceful and prosperous settlement.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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This beautiful Easter garland, on sale for $79.99 at Wayfair, is opulent and thick with twigs and pastel eggs that run throughout.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Twangy bass lines thick enough to saw down a redwood tree are shredded with shivers of electric guitar to create a blues sound that cuts a hole straight through the decades.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Rampant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rampant. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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