INTOLERABLY Synonyms: 71 Similar and Opposite Words

intolerably

adverb

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. — 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

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Health policy researchers and providers say negative attention and the potential for overly punitive regulations could put patients at risk.

— Laurie Udesky, Washington Post, 26 July 2026
A bit like a holding pattern is used for aircraft waiting to land at an overly busy airport.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 26 July 2026

Definition of overly

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Chicken satay with a restrained peanut sauce is a solid choice, too.

— Connie Ogle July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
Like Rominger, Crowfoot said the ESA can at times be too heavy handed, and said there was always room to tweak the law, particularly in an era where California is confronting a cost of living crisis some pin on regulations restricting growth.

— Lizzie Kane, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026

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Why pharma companies own compute At a time when NVIDIA’s processors are excessively in demand and seeing regular performance upgrades, the decision to buy the compute instead of renting may not seem wise.

— Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 21 July 2026
Tracking your health excessively has become a hobby, too, turning everyday movement into something that needs to be continuously monitored and improved.

— Meehika Barua, Time, 20 July 2026

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