rampant

adjective

ˈram-pənt How to pronounce rampant (audio)
Definition of rampantnext
1
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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2
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 Homophobia was rampant, with homosexual men being blamed for what was becoming a global public health threat. — René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Oct. 2026 When asked about rampant rumors that Sarandos had been courting HBO/HBO Max content chairman Casey Bloys for a job or production deal, the exec downplayed it. — Michael Schneider, Variety, 1 Oct. 2026 Parents can no longer rely on grades to gauge their child’s actual knowledge, but that’s also true in many wealthy school districts and even in some private schools, where grade inflation is rampant. — Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2026 In March, soldiers moved into violence hotspots in Johannesburg to support police efforts to tackle rampant crime, described by President Cyril Ramaphosa as one of the biggest threats facing the country. — CBS News, 27 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rampant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rampant
  1. runaway
  2. lush
  3. uncontrolled
  4. weedy
  5. raw
  6. dense
  7. prosperous
  8. thick
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  • Now, a strong defensive season has become a runaway award victory, and the same media that handed her the trophy can point to it as proof that their assessment was right.
    — Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The seven-month war continues to weigh on energy prices, fueling investor expectations of further rate hikes from the Federal Reserve to help tackle runaway price increases, which have been exacerbated by rising government debt.
    — Hugh Leask, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of runaway
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  • Zamindar’s Clubhouse, which opened in June in the former Link & Pin location in South End, offers a lush, opulent space adorned with Indian art, heritage architectural features, brass accents and warm lighting.
    — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 2 Oct. 2026
  • On the album side, Victoria Monét leads the way with Frequency of Love, her lush, 22-track follow-up to her three-time Grammy-winning debut studio album, Jaguar II.
    — Kyle Denis, Billboard, 2 Oct. 2026
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  • Causes may include uncontrolled high blood pressure, trauma from a fall or accident, or overtreatment of blood thinners.
    — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The International Court of Justice (ICJ) could help stop the uncontrolled proliferation of satellites in Earth orbit, which threatens to erase stars from the sky, astronomers hope.
    — Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 28 Sep. 2026
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  • Yvette opens the door to Pizza City’s lone toilet, engulfing them in a bouquet of Pine-Sol and damp cinderblock and the earthier smell of the small weedy lot where the bathroom’s rear wall ought to be.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Jeon-Gi lives with his Korean family in Building A, scrapping with kids from other immigrant families in a weedy playground.
    — Hamilton Cain, Time, 7 July 2026
Definition of weedy
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  • Some businesses started selling marijuana under the theory that raw marijuana’s THC is in a form called THC-A, which only turns into impairing delta-9 when heated or burned.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Rebuilding skilled trades For 39 years Barra’s father was a diemaker at GM—building the industrial tooling to turn raw metal into auto parts.
    — Alyson Shontell, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026
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  • On paper, director Tom McCarthy‘s latest film, A Statement might appear to be a dense polemic, hardly the stuff of exciting moviemaking.
    — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2026
  • This show brings back the lighter stand-alone episode structure of the original's early seasons, with a less dense art style.
    — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of dense
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  • Improving our communication — sharing important information in a timely manner, supporting the manager in creating clear direction between departments are steps needed to unify our city and have a prosperous future for North Miami Beach.
    — Miami Herald staff, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Getting on a firmer footing now would help ensure that America continues to be free and prosperous into the future.
    — Editorial Board, Washington Post, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of prosperous
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  • The theme spills out into a walled garden, where the pool (which could have been a Raj pond in a past life) is lined with white parasols and thick, cushioned loungers.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • His lovely camel-hair coat and thick scarf on this cold day gave him an air of elegance.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Oct. 2026
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“Rampant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rampant. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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