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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
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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The town’s relaxed coffee houses, restaurants, shops and boutiques are just a few steps from The Roundtree.—
Irene S. Levine,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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For a relaxed paddle in town, head to the lakes at Lafayette Heritage Trail Park, which has a boat ramp and floating docks.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2025
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The film feels wild and loose when four characters are shouting over each other at once.—
Mark Olsen,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2025
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As the pig slowly roasts in an imu pit and the partygoers cut loose, the celebration boils over when Ryan uncovers the missing memory of when his life took a tragic turn.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
7 Mar. 2025
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Examine your emotional reactions One of the hallmarks of misinformation is its ability to provoke strong emotional responses, whether outrage, fear or validation.—
Seth Ashley,
The Conversation,
7 Mar. 2025
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That final act also sets the scene for an emotional catharsis of sorts that attempts to wring tears out of the audience, with an aggressive assist from Alan Silvestri’s hard-working score.—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
7 Mar. 2025
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Child labor and street crime were rampant, with some youngsters turning to theft for sustenance.—
Peter Zablocki,
Smithsonian Magazine,
13 Mar. 2025
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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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Changes in economic conditions, market volatility, or new tax laws demand that individuals and business owners remain flexible and proactive.—
Aleksandar Jakovljevic,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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But remember to keep your calendar flexible and don’t be afraid to pivot.—
Sean McNally,
Outdoor Life,
13 Mar. 2025
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Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free newsletter to get the latest trailers, celebrity interviews, film reviews, and more.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
EW.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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The matching glass-top end table is a practical spot for cups of tea or summery cocktails, and fade-resistant cushion covers zip free for easy laundering when splashes inevitably occur.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 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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The Alisa Course is named after an uninhibited volcanic island, Ailsa Craig, set across from the property that is half a billion years old.—
Ashley J. DiMella Fox News,
Fox News,
14 Feb. 2025
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Grass seed stored in a garage or storage shed—uncontrolled environments—generally last only a year or two, according to McCausland.—
Lauren David,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Mar. 2025
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There was also evidence of uncontrolled inflammatory response in the brains of older rats after three days, identified through a change in levels of proteins known as cytokines.—
Stephanie Edwards,
Discover Magazine,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Unrestrained.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unrestrained. Accessed 20 Mar. 2025.
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