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as in unbearable
more than can be put up with
this stifling heat is intolerable
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as in excessive
going beyond a normal or acceptable limit in degree or amount
the intolerable haste with which the press passed judgment on the accused
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Recent Examples of intolerable
That is why there is growing recognition that the status quo is intolerable.
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Kenneth Roth, TIME, 8 Feb. 2025
Generational Decline Finally, Adolescence plays with a final, intolerable idea.
—Avivah Wittenberg-Cox, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
Constructive dismissal occurs when an employee considers resigning due to an employer’s actions that make the work environment intolerable, effectively forcing the employee to quit even though they haven’t been formally fired.
—Jasmine Browley, Essence, 19 Mar. 2025
And sometimes in that process, things that once were manageable, perhaps even slightly charming, become intolerable.
—James Parker, The Atlantic, 4 Mar. 2025
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Kenneth Roth, TIME, 8 Feb. 2025
Generational Decline Finally, Adolescence plays with a final, intolerable idea.
—Avivah Wittenberg-Cox, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
Constructive dismissal occurs when an employee considers resigning due to an employer’s actions that make the work environment intolerable, effectively forcing the employee to quit even though they haven’t been formally fired.
—Jasmine Browley, Essence, 19 Mar. 2025
And sometimes in that process, things that once were manageable, perhaps even slightly charming, become intolerable.
—James Parker, The Atlantic, 4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intolerable
Adjective
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Instead, the patches spread, and the itching became unbearable.—
Edward Taguba,
Health,
31 Mar. 2025
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From the local hockey rinks of St. Louis to the NCAA, NHL and Olympics, each has competed at a high level, and in a sport where the journey can be unbearable, the support for one another has been essential.—
Jeremy Rutherford,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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This study, which was published in the journal Neurology, comes when clinicians and public health advocates are raising awareness of alcohol use disorder and issues related to excessive alcohol consumption.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2025
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Avoid constipation as excessive straining can weaken the pelvic floor.—
Violeta Valdés,
Vogue,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The extreme selling on Thursday and Friday revealed that over 90% of the stocks on the NYSE declined and over 90% of the volume was declining volume.—
Tom Aspray,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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The extreme weather has also destroyed several homes and caused significant damage to structures, Fox Weather and Fox 10 reported.—
Latoya Gayle,
People.com,
6 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Amanda learned in like 10 seconds, which is insane.—
Scott Roxborough,
The Hollywood Reporter,
24 Mar. 2025
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If 51% of the population is being so underserved, the ratio to opportunity is insane.—
Gemma Allen,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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And in January 2024, a steep entertainment tax on services by karaoke bars, spas, and nightclubs had been proposed, though that was scrapped the next month after backlash from local businesses.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
28 Mar. 2025
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Hop aboard one of the town’s white Volkswagen Beetle taxis to navigate the steep streets, or take the cable car to Hotel Montetaxco—a fine place for views of Taxco rooftops and to rest your head for the night.—
Meagan Drillinger,
AFAR Media,
28 Mar. 2025
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The play is an extravagant metaphor for political discourse, disputes between nations, nationalist feelings and more.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
27 Feb. 2025
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Others lean into extravagant brunch dishes to nourish and impress, like Roasted Tomato Quiche or Stuffed Ham-And-Cheese Croissant Casserole.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Intolerable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intolerable. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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