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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
The negligent homicide charge stems from the death of Ryleigh Collins, who was unrestrained in the vehicle during the December crash and subsequently died at the scene.
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Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 14 May 2025
As Colby and Niro's feud comes to a head, the dramatic tension and weight are better felt, and long-time Lucasfilm Animation fans will appreciate the unrestrained Western vibes at the forefront of this one.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 12 May 2025
But no one has pieced together the full account of what the drugmaker Celgene did, how federal regulators failed to rein it in and what the story reveals about unrestrained drug pricing in America.
—David Armstrong, CNN Money, 10 May 2025
Cass Elliot, a seeming analogue for Cassie, does come up in Weiner’s book, but the Mamas & the Papas singer was outgoing and unrestrained.
—Caryn Ganz, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
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Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 14 May 2025
As Colby and Niro's feud comes to a head, the dramatic tension and weight are better felt, and long-time Lucasfilm Animation fans will appreciate the unrestrained Western vibes at the forefront of this one.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 12 May 2025
But no one has pieced together the full account of what the drugmaker Celgene did, how federal regulators failed to rein it in and what the story reveals about unrestrained drug pricing in America.
—David Armstrong, CNN Money, 10 May 2025
Cass Elliot, a seeming analogue for Cassie, does come up in Weiner’s book, but the Mamas & the Papas singer was outgoing and unrestrained.
—Caryn Ganz, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unrestrained
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Downstairs, a games room is set up to shoot pool or hunker down with Texas Hold’em, and a bunk room for guests means hosting and entertaining is always relaxed and easy.—
Catherine Dunwoody,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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This combination of factors with the relaxed atmosphere in the cellars provided ideal conditions to produce excellent wines.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
24 May 2025
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Tips for Choosing the Right Outdoor Furniture Cover Size An outdoor furniture cover size that’s too large can cause the cover to come loose from your furniture during storms or windy conditions, while a cover that’s too small won’t fit securely on the furniture.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
30 May 2025
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Entering the final year of his contract, which carries a $4.5 million annual average value, Marchment could shake loose as a result of Dallas opting to make some difficult budgetary choices this summer.—
Harman Dayal,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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Doyle, dressed in a black suit, looked emotional as he was brought into the courtroom from his cell, according to a PA Media reporter following proceedings.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
30 May 2025
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Gina Huynh Diddy’s former girlfriend Gina Huynh has made public allegations of physical and emotional abuse during their relationship, leading to speculation that she could be called upon to testify.—
Janeé Bolden,
HollywoodReporter,
30 May 2025
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This is in large part due to rampant theft of familiar old-school icons; items like My Computer, Calculator, Minesweeper, Search, and more look like they were taken directly from a classic Microsoft tile set.—
John Timmer,
ArsTechnica,
23 May 2025
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The measure’s path through Congress has been fraught given the G.O.P.’s tiny margins of control in both chambers and rampant divisions within its ranks.—
Catie Edmondson,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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After all, supportive sneakers for walking through a city, flexible pants for long-haul flights, and versatile pieces that can be worn multiple times throughout a trip are essentials on any packing list.—
Rachel Trujillo,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 2025
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Despite its grandeur, over the centuries the palace proved to be a flexible structure, capable of accommodating additions, splits, partitions, changes of ownership and use.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
24 May 2025
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Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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Jacob Robinson,
New York Times,
27 May 2025
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Benicio del Toro, alternately glowering and glib, stars as Anatole (Zsa-zsa) Korda, an Onassis-like figure of uninhibited ruthlessness.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
29 May 2025
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Some are more blunt: Stop worrying about these jobs and embrace the future of uninhibited creation.—
Ryan Faughnder,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2025
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Classic facial movements include smacking your lips, doing sucking motions, sticking your tongue out or against the inside of your cheek, grimacing, chewing, puffing out your cheeks and rapidly blinking your eyes, all in uncontrolled manners.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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Long story short, the uncontrolled airflow of a standard blow dryer can create tangles galore on loose to tight curl patterns while the nozzle detachment used to create a smooth blowout effect does away with curls entirely.—
Georgia Day,
Vogue,
14 May 2025
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“Unrestrained.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unrestrained. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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