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Recent Examples of incontinent
For example, Cola is incontinent, though that is an issue easily managed with diapers and a harness.
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Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
During the same inspection, the federal inspector cited the nursing home for failing to prevent the spread of infections after a nurse forgot to change her gloves and wash her hands after cleaning an incontinent resident.
—Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Aug. 2025
San Domenico Palace, Taormina, A Four Seasons Hotel For the second series, just Jennifer Coolidge and Jon Gries returned from the cast as the emotionally incontinent Tanya and her lover (now husband) Greg.
—James Medd, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2025
This includes an incontinent diversion in which urine passes into an external bag or a continent diversion in which urine passes through a catheter without a bag.
—Jamin Brahmbhatt, Verywell Health, 12 Feb. 2025
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Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
During the same inspection, the federal inspector cited the nursing home for failing to prevent the spread of infections after a nurse forgot to change her gloves and wash her hands after cleaning an incontinent resident.
—Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Aug. 2025
San Domenico Palace, Taormina, A Four Seasons Hotel For the second series, just Jennifer Coolidge and Jon Gries returned from the cast as the emotionally incontinent Tanya and her lover (now husband) Greg.
—James Medd, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2025
This includes an incontinent diversion in which urine passes into an external bag or a continent diversion in which urine passes through a catheter without a bag.
—Jamin Brahmbhatt, Verywell Health, 12 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incontinent
Adjective
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Inflammation is a natural defense mechanism—but chronic uncontrolled inflammation can be harmful and worsen disease, Klein explains.—
Lauren J. Young,
Scientific American,
9 Feb. 2026
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But the upper stage failed to perform its deorbit burn as planned and ended up crashing back to Earth in an uncontrolled fashion.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The father faces 29 charges including second-degree murder, involuntary manslaughter and reckless conduct.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
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The charges Colin Gray is facing 29 charges related to the shooting, including two counts of second-degree murder, two counts of involuntary manslaughter, five counts of reckless conduct and 20 counts of child cruelty.—
Jozsef Papp,
AJC.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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The series that followed, however, had mixed results, with one, the 2024 show The Acolyte, being outright rejected by a certain faction of the sometimes intemperate fan base.—
Aaron Couch,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Jan. 2026
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Past statements or e-mails can be taken out of context, with dangerous results, so carefully phrase your statements in board meetings or in e-mails — and avoid intemperate or sarcastic remarks.—
Kelly G. Richardson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Incontinent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incontinent. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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