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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As a market technician, my job is to objectively interpret what the market is telling us rather than become overly influenced by outside narratives.—
Frank Cappelleri,
CNBC,
20 May 2026
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When it’s paired with light-wash cigarette jeans, the look feels polished rather than overly academic.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Glamour,
20 May 2026
Adverb
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Those who have ridden it before know Smugglers Run has always been responsive, perhaps too much so as inexperienced gamers could spend the entire attraction crashing the ship.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
21 May 2026
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Jamie Gittens, too, is a straightforward winger and has had a difficult first season at Stamford Bridge, struggling for a place due to form and often fitness.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
Adverb
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Switching to nutrient-rich compost or a slow-release commercial fertilizer will prevent excessively rapid new growth.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
20 May 2026
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The moment one starts perceiving what Arnold and friends undergo as excessively dismal, a quick peak at the live-action cruelty in action around the globe tempers that notion.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
15 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Intolerably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intolerably. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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