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as in rampant
showing no signs of being under control
intemperate anger that is so extreme that the man should be in therapy
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as in drunken
given to excessive use of alcoholic beverages
a serious course in wine appreciation that does not welcome intemperate drinkers and party animals
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Recent Examples of intemperate
Writing fan mail creates an opportunity to take pleasure in my own intemperate passions.
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Rachael Bedard, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2022
In fact, his road to the presidency was marked, and in some ways helped, by his intemperate outbursts.
—Andrew Downie, The Christian Science Monitor, 30 Sep. 2022
The intemperate voices of the 10% at each extreme of the political spectrum have poisoned public discourse.
—Peggy Fletcher Stack, The Salt Lake Tribune, 25 Sep. 2022
In that role, Simpson distinguished himself as a foul-mouthed, intemperate, obnoxious purveyor of misinformation about Social Security.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2022
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Rachael Bedard, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2022
In fact, his road to the presidency was marked, and in some ways helped, by his intemperate outbursts.
—Andrew Downie, The Christian Science Monitor, 30 Sep. 2022
The intemperate voices of the 10% at each extreme of the political spectrum have poisoned public discourse.
—Peggy Fletcher Stack, The Salt Lake Tribune, 25 Sep. 2022
In that role, Simpson distinguished himself as a foul-mouthed, intemperate, obnoxious purveyor of misinformation about Social Security.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intemperate
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Everyday architecture Instead, Liu seeks to redress some of the ills generated by his country’s rampant urbanization.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN,
4 Mar. 2025
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While the number of overdose deaths fell by 16% in Connecticut from 2023-24, marking the third consecutive straight year of decline, the problem still remains rampant, state health officials said in January, the Stamford Advocate reported.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
3 Mar. 2025
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The new script brings to life images that are only discussed in Gogol’s original, such as a group of drunken rats.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
2 Mar. 2025
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She was arrested on charges including drunken driving and hit-and-run, police said.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacramento Bee,
26 Feb. 2025
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As a result, many chronic diseases remain uncontrolled for years, leading to worsening health and skyrocketing medical costs.—
Robert Pearl,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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Based on preliminary information, the Falcon 9 rocket part was dragged out of orbit in an uncontrolled manner, which is likely why the vehicle appeared to reenter Earth’s atmosphere over Europe and crash-land this week.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN,
21 Feb. 2025
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With Congress acquiescing to all of Trump's wishes and the courts stacked in his favor, many are concerned about an unbridled president.—
Sergei Klebnikov,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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The Oscars are the grandest stage of that unbridled yearning.—
Dave Schilling,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2025
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There's also their unexpected meet-cute, involving a runaway Great Dane set loose on the streets of D.C., inspired by an experience of a woman Holmes knew.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
25 Feb. 2025
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The city's infamous runaway dog will be the grand marshal in absentia of Barkus.—
Carlie Kollath Wells,
Axios,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Intemperate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intemperate. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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