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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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3
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
While unrestrained display of ancient splendor defines the Seychelles’ easterly, inner islands, southern and western islands boast more familiar, low-lying sandy fare, cloaked in coconut forests.
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Paul Rubio, AFAR Media, 23 Dec. 2024
In order to bring authoritarian stability to Syrian politics, Assad deployed unrestrained violence.
—Sefa Secen / Made By History, TIME, 17 Dec. 2024
In more traditional office environments, unrestrained self-expression can be misconstrued as inappropriate and unprofessional.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Some brought their star power to bear on grandiose characters, letting audiences delight in their unrestrained peacocking.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 10 Dec. 2024
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Paul Rubio, AFAR Media, 23 Dec. 2024
In order to bring authoritarian stability to Syrian politics, Assad deployed unrestrained violence.
—Sefa Secen / Made By History, TIME, 17 Dec. 2024
In more traditional office environments, unrestrained self-expression can be misconstrued as inappropriate and unprofessional.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Some brought their star power to bear on grandiose characters, letting audiences delight in their unrestrained peacocking.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 10 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unrestrained
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Baggy jeans have claimed their place in the fashion world as a comfortable, versatile garment that bridges the gap between relaxed and elegant.—
René Chávez Esparza,
Glamour,
26 Mar. 2025
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While playing some beach volleyball, William decided to forgo his blazer and rolled up his sleeves for far more relaxed.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
25 Mar. 2025
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His right rear wheel got loose and came off, sending him straight to the outside wall.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
20 Mar. 2025
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One of those earlier safety campaigns, in June of last year, pertained to trim pieces along the exterior of the trunk bed that could come loose while driving.—
Bloomberg,
The Mercury News,
20 Mar. 2025
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The content creators in the teams’ media departments know that skillfully crafted video clips can heighten the emotional investment and engagement of the fans.—
Don Riddell,
CNN,
19 Mar. 2025
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Phillip Solomon had an unaired 'full emotional breakdown' during Deal or No Deal Island Sometimes players butt heads in the game but then make up and are friendly outside of it.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
19 Mar. 2025
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More recently, China’s rampant overfishing of its own coastal waters has meant expanding fishing in the South China Sea and using fishing fleets to assert new territorial claims.—
Bradley J. Cardinale,
The Conversation,
27 Mar. 2025
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Economic piracy in Southeast Asia is especially rampant in the Strait of Malacca, a critical shipping channel off the coast of Malaysia.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Mar. 2025
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The sneakers use Vionic’s signature Vio-Motion technology for a stable, comfortable, and flexible fit that aids in full-body alignment.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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However, most new users can start with the more flexible $1,500 first bet.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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Saquon Barkley, signed by the Philadelphia Eagles in free agency in 2024 after the Chicago Bears pursued him, challenged Eric Dickerson’s single-season rushing record, finishing with 2,005 yards before leading the team to a Super Bowl LIX victory.—
Brad Biggs,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2025
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Imagine if a book publisher demanded that authors write books for free and, instead of employing in-house editors, relied on other authors to edit those books, also for free.—
Sheon Han,
Wired News,
27 Mar. 2025
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The Alisa Course, its signature course, is named after an uninhibited volcanic island, Ailsa Craig, set across from the property that is half a billion years old.—
Michael Dorgan,
Fox News,
8 Mar. 2025
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Her character is refreshingly uninhibited, easily seducing a fellow cop 20 years her junior early in the series.—
Andrea Duncan-Mao,
Vulture,
26 Feb. 2025
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People with this genetic condition do not produce sufficient clotting factors, which can cause uncontrolled external or internal bleeding.—
Christopher Bergland,
Verywell Health,
17 Mar. 2025
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Travel may also be difficult, and the combination of high winds with dry vegetation and warm temperatures can lead to uncontrolled brush fires, according to the weather service.—
Rebecca Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Unrestrained.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unrestrained. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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