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Recent Examples of incontinence
Overactive bladder can also happen alongside incontinence, which is a loss of bladder control, but the two conditions aren’t the same, according to the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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Korin Miller, Flow Space, 30 May 2025
Pelvic floor and core-strengthening exercises can significantly reduce the risk of wide-ranging complications, including urinary incontinence, severe perineal tears, diastasis recti, and low back pain.
—Ashley Austin, Time, 20 July 2025
If your cat suffers from incontinence, the best course of action is taking them to your veterinarian, who will assess the cause, and then give the kitty the right treatment option.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 July 2025
Symptoms are easy to miss The telltale signs of normal pressure hydrocephalus are problems with walking, cognitive symptoms and urinary incontinence.
—Sydney Lupkin, NPR, 24 May 2025
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Korin Miller, Flow Space, 30 May 2025
Pelvic floor and core-strengthening exercises can significantly reduce the risk of wide-ranging complications, including urinary incontinence, severe perineal tears, diastasis recti, and low back pain.
—Ashley Austin, Time, 20 July 2025
If your cat suffers from incontinence, the best course of action is taking them to your veterinarian, who will assess the cause, and then give the kitty the right treatment option.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 July 2025
Symptoms are easy to miss The telltale signs of normal pressure hydrocephalus are problems with walking, cognitive symptoms and urinary incontinence.
—Sydney Lupkin, NPR, 24 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incontinence
Noun
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Remove the hinge pin, coat it lightly with mayonnaise, reinsert it, and wipe off any excess.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
31 July 2025
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The products come from creators who have exhausted their networks, and from brands looking to align excess with purpose.—
Christine Michel Carter,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
Noun
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But in 1832, people believed cholera was linked to intemperance and vice, which were thought to weaken the body.—
William E. Watson,
The Conversation,
1 Aug. 2025
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Johnson was also a movement candidate, propelled into office by energized unions, frustrated progressives, and backlash from decades of police intemperance and economic inequality.—
Andy Shaw,
Chicago Tribune,
21 July 2025
Noun
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The extensive treatment menu blends timeless techniques with modern indulgence, from Ayurvedic rituals and body polishes to bespoke facials and therapeutic massages.—
Katie Lara,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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Some are designed to be shared, while others are intended as a one-and-done indulgence for adventurous solo sippers.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 July 2025
Noun
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To harvest peaches, simply grasp the globe of the peach fruit in one hand and give it a gentle twist while lifting upwards and supporting the peach branch with your free hand.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 July 2025
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Where Zepeda mostly looks to create space from in close, Stevenson adds a wrinkle to his game, either creating space or tying up one of his opponent's arms while looking to land with his free hand while also putting foe out of position through pressure.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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“Incontinence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incontinence. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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