as in excess
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Recent Examples of incontinence
After receiving Botox injections for bladder incontinence, the effects can last up to six months.
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Rosanna Sutherby, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 27 Nov. 2024
Postpartum incontinence is common but often not treated.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 5 Feb. 2025
As such, side effects of surgery and radiation therapy for prostate cancer often include incontinence, impotence and bowel dysfunction.
—Michael Irving, New Atlas, 9 Jan. 2025
As the condition worsens, patients may experience difficulty eating, moving around, incontinence, loss of speech, and significant memory loss.
—New Atlas, 15 Feb. 2025
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Rosanna Sutherby, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 27 Nov. 2024
Postpartum incontinence is common but often not treated.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 5 Feb. 2025
As such, side effects of surgery and radiation therapy for prostate cancer often include incontinence, impotence and bowel dysfunction.
—Michael Irving, New Atlas, 9 Jan. 2025
As the condition worsens, patients may experience difficulty eating, moving around, incontinence, loss of speech, and significant memory loss.
—New Atlas, 15 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incontinence
Noun
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Though the film itself received mixed reviews, Kilmer’s committed performance as the self-destructive rocker who epitomized the psychedelic excesses of the 1960s was widely praised.—
Lindsey Bahr,
Mercury News,
3 Apr. 2025
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Drizzle a bit of oil into the skillet and wipe out the excess so only a thin sheen remains.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Over a career that made headlines for landmark victories such as a six-figure judgment, later reversed, against LAPD Chief Daryl Gates, Yagman also became notorious for intemperance, most pointedly evidenced by his brutal characterization of a federal judge.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Oct. 2021
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In a situation that forbids explicit expressions of intemperance or protest, mischief is the perfect solution.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
7 June 2022
Noun
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In the name of utter indulgence, soak in your own private hot tub while tucking into one of the Whirlpool Casitas, a good way to loosen up after a day on the links.—
David Weiss,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Both encourage giving up physical things, such as food, drink, pleasures or indulgences, in order to focus followers’ minds on the spiritual.—
Pam DeFiglio,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Amid all that, the President boasted of Elon Musk's free hand to fire thousands of government workers in a speech to Congress that was rife with obfuscations and fabrications.—
Philip Elliott,
TIME,
7 Mar. 2025
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Hathaway holds onto her belongings with her free hand.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Incontinence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incontinence. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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