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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
Adjective
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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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His approach to the work on the day...is very relaxed.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacramento Bee,
20 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
Adjective
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This has hallmarks of emotional abuse – non-physical behaviors meant to isolate, control and frighten.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
19 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
Adjective
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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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Burnout is rampant, employee trust is fragile, and businesses that fail to cultivate genuine workplace culture are losing talent fast.—
Nell Derick Debevoise,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Many loans are interest-free and come with flexible repayment plans.—
Andee Tagle,
NPR,
13 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
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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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 26 Mar. 2025.
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