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
Adverb
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The pigmentation of this formula is quite strong and leaves behind a glow that isn’t overly sparkly or sheen.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
8 Apr. 2026
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While your seed starting mix mustn't fully dry out, keeping it overly wet and soggy can lead to damping off and other issues that will kill your seedlings.—
Alexandra Jones,
The Spruce,
6 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Tiffany, the Republican candidate for governor in Wisconsin, cautioned against reading too much into Tuesday’s results.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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The Royals’ offense had its early-season frustrations a year ago before turning it on after the All-Star break — albeit too late to make a playoff run.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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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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Spurs on some of the chickens were cut excessively short to fit steel fighting gaffs and blades for more lethal fighting, deputies said.—
Timia Cobb,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Intolerably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intolerably. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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