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as in endurable
capable of being endured
stubbing your toe is at least a more tolerable pain than breaking your foot
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as in adequate
of a level of quality that meets one's needs or standards
the accommodations are tolerable though not exactly luxurious
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Recent Examples of tolerable
The highest and safest tolerable dose for vitamin D3 in all adults is 4,000 IU (100 micrograms).
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Health, 20 May 2025
Briefly: Robinson’s character, Craig Waterman, has reached middle age as the barely tolerable sum of his parts.
—Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
The smell was tolerable but most of the seaweed had just recently drifted ashore.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 9 May 2025
There’s an unspoken, off-camera love story that makes his tenure in the town tolerable, frantic, a little glorious, and a little ridiculous—a star is reborn.
—Harmony Holiday, Harpers Magazine, 29 Apr. 2025
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Health, 20 May 2025
Briefly: Robinson’s character, Craig Waterman, has reached middle age as the barely tolerable sum of his parts.
—Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
The smell was tolerable but most of the seaweed had just recently drifted ashore.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 9 May 2025
There’s an unspoken, off-camera love story that makes his tenure in the town tolerable, frantic, a little glorious, and a little ridiculous—a star is reborn.
—Harmony Holiday, Harpers Magazine, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tolerable
Adjective
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Waiting for the movie to come to Racine, Wisconsin, didn’t seem endurable.—
Michael Phillips,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2025
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Those intimate pauses are more endurable than the film’s particularly unfunny comic centerpiece, in which the men venture into a nightclub to meet with a generic, coke-addled magnate.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Inhibiting top talent’s potential by withholding adequate support for their bold initiatives exposes a company mistaking activity for true, impactful progress.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Reasons the Evidence Is Mixed Bananas are rich in healthy nutrients, including potassium, magnesium, calcium, fiber, and vitamins A, B6, and C.1 Muscles require adequate levels of electrolytes to function properly.—
Carrie Madormo,
Verywell Health,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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By following this six-pillar framework, from in-store screens to RaaS, retailers can transform customer interactions into sustainable, high-margin revenue streams.—
Charisma Glassman,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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Current designs run on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), but plans are under way to convert the aircraft to hydrogen-electric power.—
Daniel Cote,
Robb Report,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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But something good and decent rose from their sacrifice.—
EW Staff Published,
EW.com,
4 July 2025
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While most of the passengers hail from outside Cook County, a decent percentage are like me, locals proud to call this toddlin’ town home.—
Donna Vickroy,
Chicago Tribune,
4 July 2025
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With more than four decades of experience and thousands of shows, Osborne takes a hands-on approach to tour routing, ensuring that travel is bearable and the band has enough energy for cross-country treks.—
Glenn Peoples,
Billboard,
24 June 2025
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For many, scoring the coveted window seat is a small victory that makes the cramped space and long hours more bearable.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
14 June 2025
Adjective
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To begin with, bombardment is unlikely to lead to a satisfactory outcome.—
Robert Kagan,
The Atlantic,
21 June 2025
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At highway cruising speed, the SUV is satisfactory.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
16 June 2025
Adjective
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Electric cars are fine, but not everyone should be forced to own one.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
1 July 2025
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But while the city is a logical place to do it, historically associated with the fine watch industry and home to Rolex, Patek Philippe, Vacheron Constantin, and Audemars Piguet, there are other options.—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The most important thing to consider when determining if a certain plant is a good match for hydrangeas is growing conditions.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
6 July 2025
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After all, how often would Canada's biggest hockey market have a chance to acquire Canada's best player?—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
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“Tolerable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tolerable. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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