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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
Iran presents an utterly intolerable threat not only to Israel but also to the United States and whatever remains of the liberal international order we’re supposed to lead.
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Bret Stephens, The Mercury News, 3 Oct. 2024
Ukraine will have to make fighting so intolerable and unsustainable for Russia that the latter is willing to agree not just to a temporary respite but to an actual termination of the war.
—Mick Ryan, Foreign Affairs, 8 Aug. 2024
Even as Robert Aramayo has grown on me as Elrond, Clark’s Galadriel has become more and more intolerable with every episode.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
State of play: The pressure to step aside as a candidate has been rising to intolerable levels, especially over the past few days.
—Axios, 18 July 2024
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Bret Stephens, The Mercury News, 3 Oct. 2024
Ukraine will have to make fighting so intolerable and unsustainable for Russia that the latter is willing to agree not just to a temporary respite but to an actual termination of the war.
—Mick Ryan, Foreign Affairs, 8 Aug. 2024
Even as Robert Aramayo has grown on me as Elrond, Clark’s Galadriel has become more and more intolerable with every episode.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
State of play: The pressure to step aside as a candidate has been rising to intolerable levels, especially over the past few days.
—Axios, 18 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intolerable
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Jeff grants this request, and Gabe humiliates himself on national television for fifteen unbearable seconds.Emma Sharpe, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
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The first season ended on an excruciatingly good cliffhanger, making the wait between seasons even more unbearable.Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 23 Oct. 2024
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For many years, it was renowned for being a major party destination, known for excessive drinking, the easy availability of drugs and river tubing linked to a string of fatalities.Isaac Yee, CNN, 21 Nov. 2024
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While never approaching the emotional impact of the Russell Crowe-led original epic, Scott brings the busy sequel (sharks and even an irritable rhino gets thrown in the mix) to gory, excessive CGI heights.Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 19 Nov. 2024
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Colorado wildfires are becoming more extreme, and fire officials must seek new and better ways to prevent and fight them.The Denver Post, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
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Trump’s vituperative persona, his enmity toward multilateralism, and his extreme policy agenda could easily sink the United States’ prospects for meaningful leadership of the G-20.Leslie Vinjamuri, Foreign Affairs, 15 Nov. 2024
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Your voice is insane.Mary Colurso | [email protected], al, 4 Apr. 2023
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But obviously winning the grand jury prize was insane.Taylor Antrim, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2023
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Super Micro’s stock is currently trading at $27, representing a steep decline of 78% from its March peak of $123.Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 19 Nov. 2024
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Indeed, the locations where the TV action was filmed have already seen a steep uptick in website traffic.Irenie Forshaw, The Week UK, theweek, 19 Nov. 2024
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On the spectator side, guests will have multiple extravagant viewership options: About 150 of the hotel rooms in the Amphitheater Tower have stage-facing balconies that are, at most, 200 feet from the stage — providing a private, mini-suite experience.Jessica Boehm, Axios, 20 Nov. 2024
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In a chic throwback photo the British reality competition series shared on Instagram, the series judge, 84, casually leans across a bar top, wearing a long elegant gown, extravagant earrings and beehive-style hair.Charna Flam, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Intolerable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intolerable. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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