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Definition of tolerant
tolerantly
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Examples of tolerant in a Sentence
this job requires a tolerant person who is used to dealing with complaints and angry customers
a tolerant acceptance of the terrible way that his wife has always treated him
Recent Examples of tolerant from the Web
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Until recently, the thinking has been that since the body can become tolerant to caffeine, regular coffee drinkers would need an extra cup to get the exercise benefits.
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The goal is not to build a world where people are merely tolerant.
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Although inconsistent in flowering, the tree is well adapted to our climate and the leaves, blooms and fruit are tolerant of anthracnose.
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But like many of its surrounding neighborhoods, the area has rapidly gentrified in recent years, arguably becoming both more diverse and tolerant at the same time.
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If the tree is small, then consider moving it to a location that is more conducive to its growth, and choose a replacement tree that is more tolerant of a heavy, high-pH soil.
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Oysters could best be accommodated if freshwater inputs are limited to winter, when oysters are more tolerant to changes in water conditions.
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Water-tolerant plants in these gardens will help naturally filter nutrients before the water makes it to our rivers and lakes.
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Try heat tolerant crops such as eggplant, sweet potatoes, amaranth, or black-eyed peas.
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First Known Use of tolerant
1776
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TOLERANT Defined for English Language Learners
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: willing to accept feelings, habits, or beliefs that are different from your own
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: able to allow or accept something that is harmful, unpleasant, etc.
TOLERANT Defined for Kids
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: showing tolerance
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