as in excess
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Recent Examples of incontinence
Sally required extensive medical attention, including spending a week in the clinic, hospitalization, and ongoing treatment for neurological symptoms and incontinence.
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Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Apr. 2025
But suffering prostate cancer is even worse — especially since the treatments come with the chance that the patient will experience either erectile dysfunction (ED) or urinary incontinence.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 24 Mar. 2025
Postpartum incontinence is common but often not treated.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 5 Feb. 2025
As the condition worsens, patients may experience difficulty eating, moving around, incontinence, loss of speech, and significant memory loss.
—New Atlas, 15 Feb. 2025
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Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Apr. 2025
But suffering prostate cancer is even worse — especially since the treatments come with the chance that the patient will experience either erectile dysfunction (ED) or urinary incontinence.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 24 Mar. 2025
Postpartum incontinence is common but often not treated.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 5 Feb. 2025
As the condition worsens, patients may experience difficulty eating, moving around, incontinence, loss of speech, and significant memory loss.
—New Atlas, 15 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incontinence
Noun
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Though the film itself received mixed reviews, Kilmer’s committed performance as the self-destructive rocker who epitomized the psychedelic excesses of the 1960s was widely praised.—
Lindsey Bahr,
Mercury News,
3 Apr. 2025
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Drizzle a bit of oil into the skillet and wipe out the excess so only a thin sheen remains.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Apr. 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
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In the name of utter indulgence, soak in your own private hot tub while tucking into one of the Whirlpool Casitas, a good way to loosen up after a day on the links.—
David Weiss,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The Comforting Notes of Vanilla Suede Vanilla Suede opens with a warm vanilla as the top note, immediately inviting you into comfort and indulgence.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2025
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Amid all that, the President boasted of Elon Musk's free hand to fire thousands of government workers in a speech to Congress that was rife with obfuscations and fabrications.—
Philip Elliott,
TIME,
7 Mar. 2025
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Being up in the air though, sucks the moisture from your skin including your hands, which is where a scent-free hand cream comes in handy.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Incontinence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incontinence. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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