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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
The web of sanctions that President Joe Biden’s administration coordinated to constrain Russia has thus far not forced a Russian retreat on the battlefield, raised the cost of the war to Moscow to intolerable levels, or compelled Russian President Vladimir Putin to drop his maximalist demands.
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Nicholas Mulder, Foreign Affairs, 6 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
Many will understandably consider this to be an intolerable invasion of privacy.
—Mark Settle, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
Yet the current situation of Hamas governing 2 million individuals, oppressing and shooting them over trivial matters, is equally intolerable.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Feb. 2025
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Nicholas Mulder, Foreign Affairs, 6 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
Many will understandably consider this to be an intolerable invasion of privacy.
—Mark Settle, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
Yet the current situation of Hamas governing 2 million individuals, oppressing and shooting them over trivial matters, is equally intolerable.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intolerable
Adjective
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The anguish was becoming unbearable, borderline exhausting, but also the best Masters of the modern era.—
Gabby Herzig,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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The pressure and perception likely became unbearable.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Avoid constipation as excessive straining can weaken the pelvic floor.—
Violeta Valdés,
Vogue,
9 Apr. 2025
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But for others, anxiety is an ongoing disorder that causes excessive worry, and isn't just prompted by stressful situations.—
Hannah Yasharoff,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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And these are both short and long-term outcomes, like extreme fatigue.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
17 Apr. 2025
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Much of New Mexico continues to battle severe to extreme drought conditions, which will also exacerbate the fire threat.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
17 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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The emu egg—a two pound, eight-inch ovoid with a sultry teal shell gently speckled in pale green—seemed like just the right absurdist final flourish for an already insane endeavor.—
Helen Rosner,
The New Yorker,
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
Adjective
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Nothing today is lavished with such extravagant design.—
Raphael Orlove,
Robb Report,
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 22 Apr. 2025.
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