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
  • Made from 100% long-staple organic cotton, its airy, springy waffle weave provides breathable warmth without feeling overly heavy.
    — Jacorey Moon, Architectural Digest, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Adding this dry brine on top can make the turkey overly salty.
    — Andy Baraghani, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Nov. 2026
Adverb
  • Republicans not only lost the House, but watched as their hope of keeping a Senate majority slipped away, too — a blue tsunami that was quickly interpreted as a rebuke of the president and his agenda.
    — David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 4 Nov. 2026
  • As California’s Latino population grew and their political power eventually did too, the days when such a victory would have been an inspiring surprise are long gone.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
Adverb
  • Progressives see centrists’ strategic competition frame as excessively hawkish and as a self-fulfilling prophecy.
    — THOMAS WRIGHT, Foreign Affairs, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Gunn brought his signature blend of heart, humor, and needle drops, delivering an entertaining blockbuster that stood in clear contrast to the excessively dark DC films of the 2010s.
    — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 26 Oct. 2026

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“Intolerably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intolerably. Accessed 8 Nov. 2026.

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