as in overly
beyond a normal or acceptable limit
a lot of the classes required for graduation are hard, but that one is intolerably difficult
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Recent Examples of intolerably
As detailed in the 2026 Clock Statement, the risks to civilization are intolerably high.
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Daniel Holz, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
The data doesn’t show how many Texans were automatically re-enrolled — and who might unenroll if their premiums rose intolerably.
—Sasha Richie, Dallas Morning News, 16 Jan. 2026
Over the weekend, tens of thousands of Brazilian women participated in rallies calling for stronger action to tackle violence against women, which remains intolerably high.
—The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 8 Dec. 2025
This picture book is immersive, evoking the itch of a sweater or the satisfying softness of a banana (as opposed to other intolerably crunchy snacks).
—Sara Rowe Mount, Parents, 15 Oct. 2025
Daniel Holz, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
The data doesn’t show how many Texans were automatically re-enrolled — and who might unenroll if their premiums rose intolerably.
—Sasha Richie, Dallas Morning News, 16 Jan. 2026
Over the weekend, tens of thousands of Brazilian women participated in rallies calling for stronger action to tackle violence against women, which remains intolerably high.
—The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 8 Dec. 2025
This picture book is immersive, evoking the itch of a sweater or the satisfying softness of a banana (as opposed to other intolerably crunchy snacks).
—Sara Rowe Mount, Parents, 15 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intolerably
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Wright warned that expectations for a drop in oil prices this summer may be overly optimistic, citing disruptions to maritime traffic through the strategic Strait of Hormuz.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
14 Apr. 2026
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Sieger’s overly grey dish had dry tenderloin, and his carrot BBQ sauce was oddly flavored and too thick.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
14 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Triple-A depth is starting to get healthy, too, with right-hander Corbin Martin coming off the IL on Sunday after dealing with back spasms and getting into Tuesday’s game, while right-hander Collin Snider (arm fatigue) is expected to pitch for Iowa in the next day or two.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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If a plan sounds too perfect, look at the details to ensure none of them have been overlooked.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
16 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Winkler plays the town’s mayor, an excessively charming, morally questionable fellow who scrambles the town’s cops and residents to keep Ulysses from fouling everything up.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
16 Apr. 2026
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Critics have argued these fees, established by statute, rather than through the California Public Utilities Commission, are far above what the utility would make through the regular rate-making process and excessively benefit shareholders.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Intolerably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intolerably. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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