intolerably

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Recent Examples of intolerably As detailed in the 2026 Clock Statement, the risks to civilization are intolerably high. — 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
Adverb
  • Irritated by this youthful, overly eager visitor, Highsmith refuses the offer — unless, that is, Ridgeway can dream up the perfect murder along with her.
    — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Some strategists think the market is getting ahead of itself — that yields now essentially are pricing in stronger economic growth and are overly sensitive to the vagaries of oil prices amid the ongoing tensions in the Middle East.
    — Jeff Cox, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2026
Adverb
  • Other analyses suggest about 40 percent of amateur athletes playing contact sports show brain changes that are characteristic of CTE, too.
    — Alexandra Pattillo, Scientific American, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Instead of calling for calm and letting the justice system work, too many political leaders on the left and progressive social influencers either fanned the flames of unrest or failed to act until enormous damage was done.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 23 Sep. 2026
Adverb
  • For its proponents, a country could not be fully independent while its resources and institutions remained excessively dependent on decisions made elsewhere.
    — Andre Pagliarini, The Conversation, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Many are dealing with buses running late, excessively long rides, and some have no bus route at all.
    — Elijah Westbrook, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026

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“Intolerably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intolerably. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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