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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
But because the body processes the pill differently than the shot, people who found the injections intolerable may have a different experience with the pill.
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Sean Hashmi, EverydayHealth.com, 16 Jan. 2026
And that would be an intolerable affront to the MAGA vision of who must submit to whom.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 12 Jan. 2026
Decision-makers concluded that Indian nations were not potential partners but intolerable threats.
—Caleb Pomeroy, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2025
But what’s different is slipping into a constant loop of back-to-back relationships or situationships simply because being alone (or not having someone to talk to or flirt with) feels intolerable.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 12 Dec. 2025
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Sean Hashmi, EverydayHealth.com, 16 Jan. 2026
And that would be an intolerable affront to the MAGA vision of who must submit to whom.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 12 Jan. 2026
Decision-makers concluded that Indian nations were not potential partners but intolerable threats.
—Caleb Pomeroy, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2025
But what’s different is slipping into a constant loop of back-to-back relationships or situationships simply because being alone (or not having someone to talk to or flirt with) feels intolerable.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 12 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for intolerable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intolerable
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The latest protests in Iran began in late December over unbearable economic conditions and the collapse of the national currency, the rial.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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They were terrified that their children would be drafted; apartheid had become unbearable.—
Eve Fairbanks,
The Dial,
27 Jan. 2026
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Commissioners dismissed the allegations related to donor information but found that Ellis had accepted excessive contributions.—
Chaya Tong,
Austin American Statesman,
29 Jan. 2026
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The restrictions, known as a consent decree, were a result of a 2017 lawsuit over excessive use of solitary confinement and pepper spray on inmates.—
Molly Beck,
jsonline.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Engineers can test extreme scenarios without physical risk.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Jan. 2026
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Research has shown that images of extreme violence can impact mental health, increasing symptoms of anxiety and depression.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
28 Jan. 2026
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And there’s Harrison Ford, which is insane.—
Senior Television,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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But that’s an indictment of our insane world, not Roher’s filmmaking.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
27 Jan. 2026
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On the continental shelf, these areas are located in shallower waters rich in nutrients, often associated with colder waters and steep seabed slopes that bring food to the surface.—
Rodrigo Tardin,
The Conversation,
26 Jan. 2026
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Shop steep sales on quilts, duvet covers, and more cozy bedroom essentials.—
Jamie Fischer,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Jan. 2026
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What extravagant actions can a life of astonishing clothes inspire?—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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Since the royal Netflix show first premiered in December 2020, fans have fallen in love with its steamy romance, extravagant costumes and wide range of classical covers of some of the biggest pop hits.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Intolerable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intolerable. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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