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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
However, people often report that CPAP is burdensome, and for some the therapy is intolerable.
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Erika Yamazaki, The Conversation, 6 May 2026
People who throw that line out there are usually pretty intolerable.
—Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
No snagging Lower-quality beard combs often have the intolerable tendency to pull, yank or just rip out clumps of facial hair.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 Apr. 2026
The corruption and incompetence of the current administration is intolerable.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
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Erika Yamazaki, The Conversation, 6 May 2026
People who throw that line out there are usually pretty intolerable.
—Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
No snagging Lower-quality beard combs often have the intolerable tendency to pull, yank or just rip out clumps of facial hair.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 Apr. 2026
The corruption and incompetence of the current administration is intolerable.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for intolerable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intolerable
Adjective
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Ultimately, the woman said the emotional toll had become unbearable, even if the conflict appeared to be about money on the surface.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
11 Dec. 2025
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The couple stepped back as senior royals in 2020, citing the unbearable intrusions of the British press and a lack of support from the palace.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
11 Dec. 2025
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The federal government's warning about the dangers of excessive screen time is sending shockwaves through households and classrooms alike, drawing comparisons to public health crises of the past.—
La'Tasha Givens,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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While that level of interest is typically viewed as a positive, Cramer warned that excessive demand can create its own problems.—
Alexa LoMonaco,
CNBC,
11 June 2026
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After the game, the team were addressed by a group of government officials who, according to Ilunga at least, threatened them with extreme consequences if things went really badly in their game against Brazil.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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After all the angst about traffic, high ticket prices, long security lines and extreme heat, stadium operations ran relatively smoothly.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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After four thrillers, including two insane games in Vegas, the series shifted back to Raleigh for Game 5, with the two teams knotted at 2-2.—
Matt Reigle,
FOXNews.com,
12 June 2026
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Rivians aren’t alone in the realm of insane reports of repair costs.—
Joel Feder,
The Drive,
11 June 2026
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In one of them he was seen hanging from the edge of a rocky cliff using his bare hands, his legs dangling toward a steep slope in a risky performance without safety equipment.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
16 June 2026
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Echoing this enthusiasm, President and CEO Sean Dalfen said finding high-quality assets at such a steep discount is increasingly rare, offering the firm strong in-place cash flow alongside flexible exit strategies.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
15 June 2026
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Marky’s American Hackleback caviar makes for an extravagant gift without an exorbitant price tag.—
Mark Marino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Dec. 2025
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The cut is very simple but the proportions are a bit more extravagant.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
9 Dec. 2025
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“Intolerable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intolerable. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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