as in tolerance
the capacity to endure what is difficult or disagreeable without complaining
the teacher's patience is being sorely tested this year by several parents who seem to have no interest in their children's education
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Recent Examples of patience
But like Lurie did in moving on from Pederson and Kraft has done in dumping Belichick, Ross must stop displaying eternal patience and be more adamant about demanding excellence.
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Barry Jackson
updated October 7, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2025
But Sentnor was pleased with the patience the group of starters showed, noting the importance of the energy the substitutes brought to the game.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2025
Passengers across the country may experience longer wait times at airport security as the government shutdown drags on into a full week, forcing travelers to pack their patience.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
Sun protection, gentle washing, and patience have more influence on the final look than any single tactic.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 6 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for patience
Barry Jackson
updated October 7, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2025
But Sentnor was pleased with the patience the group of starters showed, noting the importance of the energy the substitutes brought to the game.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2025
Passengers across the country may experience longer wait times at airport security as the government shutdown drags on into a full week, forcing travelers to pack their patience.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
Sun protection, gentle washing, and patience have more influence on the final look than any single tactic.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 6 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for patience
Recent Examples of Synonyms for patience
Noun
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Before the trio of prize winners came along, researchers thought that such immune tolerance occurred centrally, in the thymus, the primary lymphoid organ that sits in the center of the chest.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
6 Oct. 2025
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Beyond disease treatment, this research may also improve organ transplantation, where immune tolerance is crucial to prevent rejection.—
Aimee Pugh Bernard,
The Conversation,
6 Oct. 2025
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Her take on immigration is the latest example of her willingness to defy party lines.—
Alia Shoaib,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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Beijing has repeatedly signaled willingness to weaponize its mineral dominance during geopolitical disputes.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Patience.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patience. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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