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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
Across southeastern Pennsylvania, critics attacked the new federal levy as unfair, excessive, and politically intolerable.
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Joseph Thorndike, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
In the first season, Grace is under the thumb of a truly intolerable husband, John Paul Williams, aka, JP.
—Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
For about a century, the population of the Twin Cities was almost entirely white; now nearly half the residents are people of color, many of them refugees from Somalia or Southeast Asia, a fact that Carlson seems to find intolerable.
—Andrew Marantz, The New Yorker, 1 Nov. 2024
For the Berger family, like so many of Israel's hostage families, it's been a year of intolerable, engulfing fear, loathing and anxiety.
—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY, 5 Oct. 2024
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Joseph Thorndike, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
In the first season, Grace is under the thumb of a truly intolerable husband, John Paul Williams, aka, JP.
—Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
For about a century, the population of the Twin Cities was almost entirely white; now nearly half the residents are people of color, many of them refugees from Somalia or Southeast Asia, a fact that Carlson seems to find intolerable.
—Andrew Marantz, The New Yorker, 1 Nov. 2024
For the Berger family, like so many of Israel's hostage families, it's been a year of intolerable, engulfing fear, loathing and anxiety.
—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY, 5 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intolerable
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This narrative, and the fear of Sunni extremist groups such as the Islamic State and Jabhat al-Nusra, kept many Alawites bound to Assad even as the cost became unbearable.Loubna Mrie, The Atlantic, 20 Dec. 2024
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And Ruby herself is written as an immature narcissist who would be unbearable to watch if she wasn’t played by as fundamentally charming an actor as Everything Everywhere All at Once alum Hsu.Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 19 Dec. 2024
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However, being unable to control excessive behaviors can cause people to stretch beyond their means and compromise their well-being and personal sustainability.Sandro da Silva, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Even excessive salt consumption on a single occasion can cause fragmented sleep patterns in some people.25 Long-Term Complications The main concern about eating too much salt is its impact on your blood pressure and heart.James Myhre & Dennis Sifris, MD, Verywell Health, 16 Dec. 2024
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Jim Clash covers extreme adventure and classic rock.Jim Clash, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
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Baseball is an extreme example, where it is accepted and understood that starting pitchers must rest for a week after starting to protect their arm.Jacob Whitehead, The Athletic, 25 Dec. 2024
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Your voice is insane.Mary Colurso | mcolurso@al.com, al, 4 Apr. 2023
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The Republican and right-wing reaction is just insane.Michael Tomasky, The New Republic, 31 Mar. 2023
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Hike along the Beagle Channel on the Senda Costera, or push yourself on the steep Cerro Guanaco Trail for awe-inspiring views of mountains plunging into icy waters.Alexandra Gillespie, Outside Online, 16 Dec. 2024
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Rugged terrain continues to pose a challenge for fire crews trying to access steep mountainous areas.Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2024
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Social media footage also has shown Syrians touring the Assads’ opulent estates, revealing extravagant decor and possessions out of reach for many who lived through the country’s civil war since 2011.Sally Abou Aljoud, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
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Every year, the Kardashian-Jenners host an extravagant Christmas Eve bash equipped with over-the-top decorations and activities at one of their sprawling Southern California mansions.Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
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“Intolerable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intolerable. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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