as in rampant
showing no signs of being under control
a tirade filled with uncontrolled anger about what the government was doing
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Recent Examples of uncontrolled
Photo-illustration by Newsweek/Getty/Canva Cortes: America's ongoing rebirth rebuffs the globalist detractors and lawless nihilists who tear down statues, riot, and promote uncontrolled migration.
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Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 July 2025
The startup denies any link to iron dumping on the basis that its particles don’t release iron directly into the water and don’t create an uncontrolled algae bloom.
—Danny Bakst, Fortune, 3 July 2025
In his first major speech as VP, Vance accused European leaders of suppressing voters' free speech and allowing uncontrolled mass migration.
—Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Vocal tics are sudden, uncontrolled noises that are often repetitive.
—Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 26 June 2025
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Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 July 2025
The startup denies any link to iron dumping on the basis that its particles don’t release iron directly into the water and don’t create an uncontrolled algae bloom.
—Danny Bakst, Fortune, 3 July 2025
In his first major speech as VP, Vance accused European leaders of suppressing voters' free speech and allowing uncontrolled mass migration.
—Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Vocal tics are sudden, uncontrolled noises that are often repetitive.
—Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncontrolled
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Homelessness is still rampant — and the idea of homeownership feels like a cruel joke to the many millions of households in the Golden State with income far higher than the national median of $75,000.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 July 2025
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With both systems under one leader, speculation is rampant that Broward’s two health districts will merge.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
17 July 2025
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The Police Department has historically exceeded its annual spending plan thanks to runaway overtime and misconduct settlement costs.—
Alice Yin,
Chicago Tribune,
22 July 2025
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Economists, investors, and the real estate industry are scrutinizing inflation trends because the Federal Reserve is keeping interest rates elevated to ensure that the runaway inflation of 2022, 2023, and 2024 doesn’t surface again.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
15 July 2025
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“Uncontrolled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncontrolled. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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