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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
In order to bring authoritarian stability to Syrian politics, Assad deployed unrestrained violence.
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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
In the gray daylight of the first days of Syria’s freedom, its citizens appear so far to be behaving not like unrestrained madmen but like traumatized, decent people worthy of their liberty, delivered even by an erstwhile jihadist.
—Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 9 Dec. 2024
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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
In the gray daylight of the first days of Syria’s freedom, its citizens appear so far to be behaving not like unrestrained madmen but like traumatized, decent people worthy of their liberty, delivered even by an erstwhile jihadist.
—Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 9 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unrestrained
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When cruising at more relaxed speeds, the car soaked up the decidedly rough road surfaces extremely well for a car with such petite dimensions.—
Tim Stevens,
Ars Technica,
3 Mar. 2025
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As for bags, the Script logo shopper was made in an even lighter, more relaxed shopping bag in an allover calfskin leather, suede or pony skin, while the Flap Bag reinterpreted a classic camera bag in smooth calfskin leather.—
Stephen Garner,
WWD,
3 Mar. 2025
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Her hair was styled in loose waves with bobby pins, holding it back from her face.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
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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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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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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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
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Dogsled organizers and participants will need to continue to be flexible, but there is still a future for racing, Freking said.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
1 Mar. 2025
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Virtual assistance work Virtual assistance is a flexible side hustle that involves providing services like email management, social media support, bookkeeping, and scheduling for busy professionals and businesses.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes,
1 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.—
Lauren Huff,
EW.com,
3 Mar. 2025
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For a limited time, orders of any breakfast sandwich, breakfast wrap, egg bites, bakes, lunch sandwiches or pockets will come with a free packet of Truff Original or Jalapeño Lime Hot Sauce.—
Erin Clements,
People.com,
3 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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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
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“Unrestrained.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unrestrained. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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