as in rampant
showing no signs of being under control
in the absence of appropriate oversight, the unhindered deforestation of the region continues
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Recent Examples of unhindered
Before signing off on any agreement with Israel, for example, the Saudis will likely want the Biden administration to provide solid security guarantees, unhindered supplies of advanced weapons, and an agreement to help build the country’s civilian nuclear infrastructure.
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Amos Yadlin, Foreign Affairs, 7 Mar. 2023
This could mean that immune defenses may not be as effective against mirror bacteria, leaving animals and plants vulnerable to unhindered infection.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
To ensure that Israel’s military campaign against Iran and its proxies in Syria (where Russia is active) can continue unhindered, Israel has sought to avoid confronting Moscow.
—Amos Yadlin, Foreign Affairs, 7 Mar. 2023
This was, in effect, an open door through which the team were able to walk unhindered and move through the organization’s demilitarized zone and straight into the network.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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Amos Yadlin, Foreign Affairs, 7 Mar. 2023
This could mean that immune defenses may not be as effective against mirror bacteria, leaving animals and plants vulnerable to unhindered infection.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
To ensure that Israel’s military campaign against Iran and its proxies in Syria (where Russia is active) can continue unhindered, Israel has sought to avoid confronting Moscow.
—Amos Yadlin, Foreign Affairs, 7 Mar. 2023
This was, in effect, an open door through which the team were able to walk unhindered and move through the organization’s demilitarized zone and straight into the network.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unhindered
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Everyday architecture Instead, Liu seeks to redress some of the ills generated by his country’s rampant urbanization.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN,
4 Mar. 2025
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While the number of overdose deaths fell by 16% in Connecticut from 2023-24, marking the third consecutive straight year of decline, the problem still remains rampant, state health officials said in January, the Stamford Advocate reported.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
3 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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With Congress acquiescing to all of Trump's wishes and the courts stacked in his favor, many are concerned about an unbridled president.—
Sergei Klebnikov,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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The Oscars are the grandest stage of that unbridled yearning.—
Dave Schilling,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2025
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It’s made out of clear acrylic material, so there’s nothing in the way of an unhampered view.—
Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Sep. 2024
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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
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“Unhindered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unhindered. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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