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as in runaway
showing no signs of being under control
the mayor promised to put a stop to the rampant crime that plagued the city
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as in lush
growing thickly and vigorously
try to avoid the patch of rampant poison ivy near the resting spot on the trail
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Recent Examples of rampant
But rampant cord cutting pushed Fox to step into the streaming game.
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Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 27 Feb. 2025
Putin’s quasi-genocidal barbarities in Ukraine and Xi’s industrial-scale repression in Xinjiang threaten to restore a world of autocratic impunity and rampant atrocity.
—Hal Brands, Foreign Affairs, 25 Feb. 2025
Though speculation over the extent of their involvement was rampant, the Laundries were never charged with a crime.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 2025
Premiering last August, the domestic abuse film had been overshadowed by rampant speculation about a rift between director Baldoni, who also starred in and produced the movie, and lead actress Lively.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 19 Feb. 2025
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Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 27 Feb. 2025
Putin’s quasi-genocidal barbarities in Ukraine and Xi’s industrial-scale repression in Xinjiang threaten to restore a world of autocratic impunity and rampant atrocity.
—Hal Brands, Foreign Affairs, 25 Feb. 2025
Though speculation over the extent of their involvement was rampant, the Laundries were never charged with a crime.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 2025
Premiering last August, the domestic abuse film had been overshadowed by rampant speculation about a rift between director Baldoni, who also starred in and produced the movie, and lead actress Lively.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 19 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rampant
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The city's infamous runaway dog will be the grand marshal in absentia of Barkus.—
Carlie Kollath Wells,
Axios,
25 Feb. 2025
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There's also their unexpected meet-cute, involving a runaway Great Dane set loose on the streets of D.C., inspired by an experience of a woman Holmes knew.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
25 Feb. 2025
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Tucked into the lush foliage abutting the Pacific Ocean, The Estates at Vidanta Nuevo Vallarta offers an exclusive retreat for celebrities, billionaires and the ultra-wealthy, who frequent the resort for elite golfing, recreation and entertainment.—
Paula Conway,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Today, Dirt Locker, a patented terracing system, is transforming sloped land into lush, stable, and productive terrain.—
Ethan Stone,
USA TODAY,
4 Mar. 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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Then, prune overgrown trees and shrubs, trim tall grasses and weedy areas, mow regularly to keep your lawn cut close, and consider calling a chimney sweep to clean out your chimney.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Feb. 2025
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These fish also love weedy areas, which can be a challenge to fish with a plug that has two or three treble hooks hanging off the belly.—
Joe Cermele,
Outdoor Life,
5 Feb. 2025
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Foods included tend to be whole and/or raw: think raw vegetables, bread, meat and cheese.—
Georgia Day,
Vogue,
3 Mar. 2025
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My signature style is all about contrasts—mixing the refined with the raw, the structured with the undone.—
Felicity Carter,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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On Thursday at 2:11 a.m. a dense fog advisory was issued by the NWS San Diego CA in effect until 7 a.m. for Orange County Inland.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacramento Bee,
27 Feb. 2025
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And because the mattress is incredibly well made, each box is fairly dense and heavy.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
27 Feb. 2025
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State of play: Developers, business leaders and advocates are transforming Nubian Square, planting the seeds for a prosperous city center, from upcoming developments with artist housing and college classrooms to new liquor licenses and creative spaces.—
Steph Solis,
Axios,
27 Feb. 2025
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The norms of a peaceful, prosperous world are under assault.—
HAL BRANDS,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Feb. 2025
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The final product is smooth but not thin, with a thick and intriguing mouthfeel.—
Erik Ofgang,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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The average iPhone 16 measures 7.9mm (0.31 inches) thick, and the Galaxy S25 measures 7.2mm (0.28 inches) thick.—
Eric Zeman,
PCMAG,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Rampant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rampant. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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