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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
Furthermore, patient preparation, side effect and adverse event profiles can be intolerable.
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Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2025
Once the norm, such independence now seems to strike this administration as an intolerable act of defiance.
—Patricia Lopez, Mercury News, 30 July 2025
But the side effects were often brutal — nausea, fatigue and other toxic reactions made the drugs intolerable for many.
—Timothy Holtz, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 July 2025
Scores were then weighted and combined into a final rating from 1 to 100, with 1 considered intolerable and 100 being ideal.
—Evan Moore
july 9, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2025
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Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2025
Once the norm, such independence now seems to strike this administration as an intolerable act of defiance.
—Patricia Lopez, Mercury News, 30 July 2025
But the side effects were often brutal — nausea, fatigue and other toxic reactions made the drugs intolerable for many.
—Timothy Holtz, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 July 2025
Scores were then weighted and combined into a final rating from 1 to 100, with 1 considered intolerable and 100 being ideal.
—Evan Moore
july 9, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intolerable
Adjective
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There’s also the unbearable guilt when people who trusted your vision end up bearing the consequences.—
David Ko,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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The noise can be close to unbearable, said Steve Ruprecht, of Delray Beach.—
Lois K. Solomon,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Aug. 2025
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One position scrutinized in a new state audit of excessive spending by former University of Florida President Ben Sasse is the long-distance position created for former Tennessee Education Commissioner Penny Schwinn.—
Vivian Jones,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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From hyperloops to solar roofs to trillion-dollar savings from federal budget cuts by DOGE, Musk has developed a reputation for excessive boasts and telling outright whoppers.—
Alan Ohnsman,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Scientists say the findings shed new light on the potential for life to exist in extreme environments using the chemical compound methane instead of sunlight.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
16 Aug. 2025
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The costs of extreme weather, supply chain disruptions, and falling labor productivity are all visible on the horizon, with ample academic research to back them up.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
16 Aug. 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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If 51% of the population is being so underserved, the ratio to opportunity is insane.—
Gemma Allen,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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While about half of Baby Boomers will have no long-term care expenses, costs will be steep for those who do.—
Howard Gleckman,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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Per Baseball Savant, Bichette has ranked 406 among major leaguers for sprint speed this year, a steep decline from the 289th spot last year.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Aug. 2025
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The mushroom risotto is rich and satisfying, and the beautiful, extravagant dinnerware adds to the restaurant’s glamorous feel.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
19 Aug. 2025
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The sky’s the limit for any kind of unique, unexpected, or extravagant request.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Intolerable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intolerable. Accessed 26 Aug. 2025.
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