rambunctious
Example Sentences
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Bellamy's rambunctious and infectious approach to his playing career made him one of the Premier League's most effective forwards.
From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026
When I asked what time the neighbors we invited over for Thanksgiving wanted to come, they just informed me that their 4-year-old is too rambunctious to sit still for dinner.
From Salon • Nov. 26, 2025
The rambunctious Milei is maturing politically, UBS’ Czerwonko observes, “making efforts to appear more empathetic.”
From Barron's • Oct. 24, 2025
At Yellowstone, signs at closed visitor centers warn sightseers to avoid wildlife, yet few staffers are on duty during elk-mating season, when the bulls can get rambunctious.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 9, 2025
Our older sister, Brandilyn, didn’t try to keep up with Qareeb and me and knew to stay clear of Qareeb’s rambunctious energy.
From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.