as in excess
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Recent Examples of incontinence
Postpartum incontinence is common but often not treated.
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Sarah Scott, Parents, 5 Feb. 2025
Some health insurance plans may cover referrals to specialists for issues related to menopause, like bone loss, urinary incontinence and depression.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 24 Jan. 2025
Items including socks, body wipes, no-rinse body and hair wash and adult incontinence supplies can be dropped off at 5685 La Jolla Blvd.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Jan. 2025
As such, side effects of surgery and radiation therapy for prostate cancer often include incontinence, impotence and bowel dysfunction.
—Michael Irving, New Atlas, 9 Jan. 2025
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Sarah Scott, Parents, 5 Feb. 2025
Some health insurance plans may cover referrals to specialists for issues related to menopause, like bone loss, urinary incontinence and depression.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 24 Jan. 2025
Items including socks, body wipes, no-rinse body and hair wash and adult incontinence supplies can be dropped off at 5685 La Jolla Blvd.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Jan. 2025
As such, side effects of surgery and radiation therapy for prostate cancer often include incontinence, impotence and bowel dysfunction.
—Michael Irving, New Atlas, 9 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for incontinence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for incontinence
Noun
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In particular, smoking, vaping, drinking alcohol, skipping sleep, using recreational drugs (like marijuana), and downing a ton of sugar may all contribute to an excess of those free-wheeling free radicals and impair your body’s ability to defend against them.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
18 Apr. 2025
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Many retailers have likely rushed their orders to get ahead of these levies, which can lead to an excess of inventory and a need to liquidate for cash.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
16 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Over a career that made headlines for landmark victories such as a six-figure judgment, later reversed, against LAPD Chief Daryl Gates, Yagman also became notorious for intemperance, most pointedly evidenced by his brutal characterization of a federal judge.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Oct. 2021
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In a situation that forbids explicit expressions of intemperance or protest, mischief is the perfect solution.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
7 June 2022
Noun
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This after-dark twist on a beloved tradition blends the best of Dubai’s nightlife with the indulgence of an early-afternoon meal, creating a social and sophisticated experience.—
Natasha Amar,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Wilson, 45, explained that the challenge involves giving up 1 to 3 indulgences and replacing them with habits that benefit your physical or mental health.—
Vanessa Etienne,
People.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Amid all that, the President boasted of Elon Musk's free hand to fire thousands of government workers in a speech to Congress that was rife with obfuscations and fabrications.—
Philip Elliott,
TIME,
7 Mar. 2025
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Being up in the air though, sucks the moisture from your skin including your hands, which is where a scent-free hand cream comes in handy.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Incontinence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incontinence. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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