as in excess
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Recent Examples of incontinence
In just eight days, the diaper bank has distributed 1 million diapers and 1 million other products, including formula, wipes feminine hygiene products and adult incontinence supplies, its founder and CEO Michelle Schaefer-Old tells Axios.
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Lucille Sherman, Axios, 8 Oct. 2024
For example, they have been found to help combat urinary incontinence, according to a December 2021 study published in the journal Healthcare.
—Melanie Radzicki McManus, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
Other potential complications include urinary or bowel incontinence, the Cleveland Clinic says.
—Karen Kaplan, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Work with your healthcare provider to determine the best medication for you based on your type of incontinence and any other concurrent health conditions.
—Phuoc Anh (anne) Nguyen, Pharmd, Ms, Verywell Health, 12 Sep. 2024
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Lucille Sherman, Axios, 8 Oct. 2024
For example, they have been found to help combat urinary incontinence, according to a December 2021 study published in the journal Healthcare.
—Melanie Radzicki McManus, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
Other potential complications include urinary or bowel incontinence, the Cleveland Clinic says.
—Karen Kaplan, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Work with your healthcare provider to determine the best medication for you based on your type of incontinence and any other concurrent health conditions.
—Phuoc Anh (anne) Nguyen, Pharmd, Ms, Verywell Health, 12 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incontinence
Noun
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The timing makes sense: After a holiday season filled with cocktail parties and not-so-healthy meals, the idea of cleansing the body of excess seems attractive.—
Vicky Vera,
Glamour,
24 Jan. 2025
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The Magnificent Seven companies reporting in the week ahead could unlock the next leg of the rally, as investors bet that earnings growth fueled by artificial intelligence could power a market some worry has gone to excess.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Over a career that made headlines for landmark victories such as a six-figure judgment, later reversed, against LAPD Chief Daryl Gates, Yagman also became notorious for intemperance, most pointedly evidenced by his brutal characterization of a federal judge.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Oct. 2021
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In a situation that forbids explicit expressions of intemperance or protest, mischief is the perfect solution.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
7 June 2022
Noun
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La Mer's Deep Purifying Mask is the indulgence your inner bougie self will be over the moon for.—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
14 Jan. 2025
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Finish with a pinch of sea salt for a velvety, bitter-sweet indulgence.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes,
13 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Pull forward firmly on the harness straps with your free hand.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
20 Dec. 2024
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Henry has to grab the tail with his free hand to keep it from wriggling out of his grasp.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American-Statesman,
28 Aug. 2024
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“Incontinence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incontinence. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025.
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