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as in unbearable
more than can be put up with
this stifling heat is intolerable
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as in excessive
going beyond a normal or acceptable limit in degree or amount
the intolerable haste with which the press passed judgment on the accused
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Recent Examples of intolerable
But because the body processes the pill differently than the shot, people who found the injections intolerable may have a different experience with the pill.
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Sean Hashmi, EverydayHealth.com, 16 Jan. 2026
And that would be an intolerable affront to the MAGA vision of who must submit to whom.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 12 Jan. 2026
Decision-makers concluded that Indian nations were not potential partners but intolerable threats.
—Caleb Pomeroy, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2025
But what’s different is slipping into a constant loop of back-to-back relationships or situationships simply because being alone (or not having someone to talk to or flirt with) feels intolerable.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 12 Dec. 2025
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Sean Hashmi, EverydayHealth.com, 16 Jan. 2026
And that would be an intolerable affront to the MAGA vision of who must submit to whom.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 12 Jan. 2026
Decision-makers concluded that Indian nations were not potential partners but intolerable threats.
—Caleb Pomeroy, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2025
But what’s different is slipping into a constant loop of back-to-back relationships or situationships simply because being alone (or not having someone to talk to or flirt with) feels intolerable.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 12 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intolerable
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Or if your hot flashes are unbearable, your provider might tinker with your dosage.—
Bonnie Vengrow,
Flow Space,
6 Feb. 2026
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Winds will be out of the north to north-northwest at 5 to 10 mph, so wind-chills shouldn't be unbearable.—
Steven Sosna,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Although the Bobcats scored more points in the paint, their inability to stop the Eagles' forward on the interior led to excessive fouling.—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Feb. 2026
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Critics say it was often used to justify excessive force by police.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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When glycogen stores are low, blood sugar highs and lows feel more extreme, which can be especially challenging for the brain, DeWitt said.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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As frozen supply chains continue to expand, autonomous systems designed specifically for extreme environments may become essential rather than optional.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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Last week, the wind-power green scam artists were back in federal court, arguing to be permitted to keep squandering billions more on those insane offshore windmills that produce next to no energy, but plenty of pollution.—
Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
1 Feb. 2026
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That’s the best reaction to these stupid, insane men ruling the world now and trying to grab and dominate the world.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Jan. 2026
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For the first time since the Federal Reserve began its aggressive rate hikes years ago, the share of homeowners paying steep mortgage rates above 6% now exceeds the elite class of borrowers holding on to rock-bottom rates below 3%.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
9 Feb. 2026
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Set the scene Somewhere between Monaco and Cannes, up the steep streets of Nice’s intricate Old Town, a large garden with poppies is accessed through a cool courtyard, shaded by orange trees.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Feb. 2026
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For the 2026 reimagining, Fennell worked with costume designer Jacqueline Durran to create dozens of costumes (Cathy alone, played by Margot Robbie, had 50) that were heavily inspired by the extravagant, unselfconscious and campy outfits of the mid-century.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
12 Feb. 2026
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One-upmanship, extravagant architectural plans, and a comparatively short construction schedule result in big bills, which are often not reflected in the original bids.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Intolerable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intolerable. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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