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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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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
The bad omens came early at this year’s Burning Man — the infamously wild, weeklong celebration of art, music, and unrestrained self-expression held at the end of every summer in Nevada’s Black Rock Desert — portending a particularly extra-ordinary burn.
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Denver Nicks, Rolling Stone, 14 Sep. 2025
Rather than the effect of individual or institutional actions, gentrification is a logical consequence of a system in which real estate is viewed as an unrestrained commodity.
—Literary Hub, 9 Sep. 2025
On court, Annie and Helen spray their shots with unrestrained ferocity, aiming not for the baselines but for each other’s torsos.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2025
How the inextricable combinations of lyrical narratives and distortion-addled arrangements served as salient commentaries on authoritarian power and artificial intelligence, as well as science denialism, knee-bending capitulation and unrestrained wealth.
—Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2025
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Other reviewers appreciate the sweater’s relaxed silhouette that drapes nicely without looking baggy.—
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Cate Blanchett is the queen of a relaxed, textured bob.—
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Last year, Anderson stuck with a soft glam look and left her hair down in natural, loose waves.—
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Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.—
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That increase has come with a financial strain and emotional stress for families across the country and in North Carolina.—
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Her relationship with Kerr hits several bumps, giving Blunt the chance to showcase her emotional range in tense scenes.—
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The protests in Iran began two weeks ago in Tehran’s bazaars over rampant inflation, but have since spiraled into wider demonstrations against Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and his regime, which has ruled the country since the Islamic Revolution in 1979.—
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The protests, which began on December 28 as demonstrations in Tehran’s bazaars over rampant inflation, have since spread to more than 100 cities, posing the biggest challenge to the Iranian regime in years.—
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Gently clean the seal regularly baking soda or dish soap to remove mold and keep it flexible.—
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With more than $2 million raised through crowdfunding, Zero Zero Robotics says AQUA has drawn strong interest from watersport enthusiasts looking for a more durable and flexible aerial filming tool.—
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Moon’s poems suggest Buddhist ideologies and Korean temples, yet the works remain largely free of cultural-specific imagery and are, instead, naturalistic or universal.—
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Charlamagne’s Breakfast Club, known for its host’s uninhibited trademark interview style and access to top stars, is now in its 15th year.—
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Two blond mean girls are bullying Cannon in the cafeteria, and Trish, who’s as loud and uninhibited as Cannon is pent up, intervenes in the most embarrassing way possible.—
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That winter, the concrete spillway collapsed in one section during massive storms, prompting the evacuation of 188,000 people as water raged uncontrolled into the river below, and concerns grew that part of the dam might fail.—
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This produces a firm, inorganic-rich SEI that curbs excessive electrolyte loss and uncontrolled SEI thickening.—
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“Unrestrained.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unrestrained. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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