as in endurable
capable of being endured
the pain from a sprained ankle is annoying but bearable
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Recent Examples of bearable
With temperatures across the Inland Empire expected to reach the 90s and higher, the center's director, Penny Lilburn, said her staff has resorted to fans and open-door air flow to make the heat more bearable as the seniors have their fun.
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Zach Boetto, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
Spring and fall offer bearable temps—prime time for gravel biking, off-roading, land sailing, hot-spring soaking, or astrophotography on the playa’s flat, hard surface.
—Ted Alvarez, Outside, 9 Mar. 2026
The county park is open through the last week in May and is closed for the summer months until Labor Day weekend, so visit while the weather is still bearable.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
Think space-saving packing solutions, genius tech that keeps your devices alive when outlets are scarce, and comfort items that make economy feel a little more bearable.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2026
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Zach Boetto, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
Spring and fall offer bearable temps—prime time for gravel biking, off-roading, land sailing, hot-spring soaking, or astrophotography on the playa’s flat, hard surface.
—Ted Alvarez, Outside, 9 Mar. 2026
The county park is open through the last week in May and is closed for the summer months until Labor Day weekend, so visit while the weather is still bearable.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
Think space-saving packing solutions, genius tech that keeps your devices alive when outlets are scarce, and comfort items that make economy feel a little more bearable.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bearable
Adjective
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The former, which would prohibit defense contractors from using Claude in their government workflows, was annoying for Anthropic, but endurable.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
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Recognizing this makes the feeling more endurable.—
Daniel Smith,
The Atlantic,
27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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In fact, many Korean exfoliators are designed to be more tolerable and easier to use consistently, which can translate into better long-term results for a lot of people.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
22 Apr. 2026
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The fabric is soft and stretchy with a pull-on waistband that makes long flights and train rides far more tolerable.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Bearable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bearable. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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