as in patience
the capacity to endure what is difficult or disagreeable without complaining
showed great tolerance in dealing with the child's tantrums
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Recent Examples of tolerance
Be sure to weigh costs, storage needs and risk tolerance before making a decision.
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Usa Today,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
Doctors have long understood that certain medications, including those prescribed to cancer patients, can lower someone’s heat tolerance.
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Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2026
Only those with a strong tolerance for graphic violence should dare to enter.
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Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
Of course pain tolerance (and patience) are highly individual.
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Michele Promaulayko,
Allure,
17 June 2026
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Usa Today,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
Doctors have long understood that certain medications, including those prescribed to cancer patients, can lower someone’s heat tolerance.
—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2026
Only those with a strong tolerance for graphic violence should dare to enter.
—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
Of course pain tolerance (and patience) are highly individual.
—
Michele Promaulayko,
Allure,
17 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for tolerance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tolerance
patience
Noun
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Results arrive slowly, so patience matters more than most people expect.
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Hunting for home security that won’t torch your wallet (or your patience)?
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“Tolerance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tolerance. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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