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as in rampant
showing no signs of being under control
intemperate anger that is so extreme that the man should be in therapy
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as in drunken
given to excessive use of alcoholic beverages
a serious course in wine appreciation that does not welcome intemperate drinkers and party animals
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Recent Examples of intemperate
Writing fan mail creates an opportunity to take pleasure in my own intemperate passions.
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Rachael Bedard, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2022
In fact, his road to the presidency was marked, and in some ways helped, by his intemperate outbursts.
—Andrew Downie, The Christian Science Monitor, 30 Sep. 2022
The intemperate voices of the 10% at each extreme of the political spectrum have poisoned public discourse.
—Peggy Fletcher Stack, The Salt Lake Tribune, 25 Sep. 2022
In that role, Simpson distinguished himself as a foul-mouthed, intemperate, obnoxious purveyor of misinformation about Social Security.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2022
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Rachael Bedard, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2022
In fact, his road to the presidency was marked, and in some ways helped, by his intemperate outbursts.
—Andrew Downie, The Christian Science Monitor, 30 Sep. 2022
The intemperate voices of the 10% at each extreme of the political spectrum have poisoned public discourse.
—Peggy Fletcher Stack, The Salt Lake Tribune, 25 Sep. 2022
In that role, Simpson distinguished himself as a foul-mouthed, intemperate, obnoxious purveyor of misinformation about Social Security.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intemperate
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Child labor and street crime were rampant, with some youngsters turning to theft for sustenance.—
Peter Zablocki,
Smithsonian Magazine,
13 Mar. 2025
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While speculation has been rampant that his wife Casey will attempt to keep the governor's mansion in the family, no official announcement has been made concerning her potential candidacy.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
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The leading causes of those crashes were drunken and distracted driving and speeding.—
Sofia Joucovsky,
The Denver Post,
13 Mar. 2025
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Prosecutors accused Ferguson of intentionally killing his wife after losing his temper during a drunken argument.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA TODAY,
11 Mar. 2025
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Grass seed stored in a garage or storage shed—uncontrolled environments—generally last only a year or two, according to McCausland.—
Lauren David,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Mar. 2025
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There was also evidence of uncontrolled inflammatory response in the brains of older rats after three days, identified through a change in levels of proteins known as cytokines.—
Stephanie Edwards,
Discover Magazine,
7 Mar. 2025
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There were smiles but far from the unbridled joy that UCLA showed.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN,
16 Mar. 2025
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Chincoteague, Virginia Come to see the famous wild ponies, and stay for the adorable Main Street businesses, the eateries that highlight area ingredients, and the unbridled scenery of Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
11 Mar. 2025
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Aniston, 56, portrays a stripper who masquerades as his wife, while Roberts, 34, plays a runaway teen; she and Poulter's character Kenny are hired to pose as the family's kids.—
Tommy McArdle,
People.com,
12 Mar. 2025
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The program was intended to benefit borrowers in other ways, as well, including by ending runaway interest accrual.—
Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Intemperate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intemperate. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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