He's in a great deal of pain, but the medication makes it bearable.
the pain from a sprained ankle is annoying but bearable
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There's a nice breeze blowing in that makes the stadium feel much more bearable.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
26 June 2026 Do yourself a favor and make those long travel days a little more bearable with any of the following hacks.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
25 June 2026 Some of Chloe’s best friends helped make Christmas bearable.—
Karen Valby,
Vanity Fair,
16 June 2026 Earning 3 points per dollar on gas and EV charging also makes current fuel prices feel a little more bearable, while the same elevated rewards rate brings Airbnb and Vrbo purchases on par with hotel stays and other traditional housing.—
Katherine Fan,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for bearable