BROOKING Synonyms: 62 Similar and Opposite Words

brooking

verb

present participle of brook

as in tolerating

to put up with (something painful or difficult) I will not brook insults from my own employees

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Recent Examples of brooking But both men were ruthless in centralizing political control, brooking no dissent and crushing civil liberties, like free speech. — Peter Leyden, Big Think, 7 Oct. 2025

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His warning was meant for American eyes and ears at least as much — if not more so — than for the government in Jerusalem that until now has encouraged the hoodlums by tolerating their violence.

— Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2026
His comments follow months of settler attacks in the West Bank, including a mosque torching, as Palestinian Americans accuse Israel’s security forces of tolerating extremist violence.

— Ibrahim Hazboun, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of tolerating

Verb

Set against the breathtaking backdrop of Italy’s Amalfi Coast, One Italian Summer is a moving and magical story about the enduring bond between mothers and daughters.

— Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 14 Sep. 2026
And an unconquered Ukraine will, by fighting or by remembering the horrors of Russia’s invasion, pose an enduring strategic challenge for Russia.

— MICHAEL KIMMAGE, Foreign Affairs, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of enduring

Verb

The public warning has highlighted long-standing concerns over violent crime in South Africa, particularly against women and children.

— Mogomotsi Magome, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026
Sowry joked about his group’s long-standing status at the bar, noting that Lippy had even grandfathered him in on original growler pricing years ago.

— Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of standing

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Speculation the two were romantically linked first surfaced in 2020, but by February 2021, Rodgers stunned fans by revealing he was engaged while accepting his third NFL MVP award.

— Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026
Hafley was gone by that season, accepting a job as co-defensive coordinator at Ohio State, before quickly taking over as head coach at Boston College the following year.

— David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of accepting

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Lawn maintenance should always include taking regular soil samples to determine nutrient needs, as well as proper watering, weed and disease control, and mowing practices.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2026
The founder of Aristeia Travel, Downpatrick specializes in taking small groups — mostly Americans — to places that are often difficult to access or off-limits to the general public.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of taking

Verb

New Balance alleged in the suit that Decathlon’s EU (European Union) affiliates have sold New Balance products bearing the ‘N’ marks for many years.

— Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
Holding a thumbs up, the Joe Cool balloon sports sunglasses and a red sweater bearing his name, holding Woodstock under his arm.

— Greta Cross, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of bearing

Verb

The Aggies' leading tackler, Harrison Taggart, was taken off in an ambulance in the first half after sustaining what appeared to be a head injury.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026
Two adults were injured, and 16 children were hurt, with one child sustaining serious injuries and being airlifted from the crash to Birmingham, Ala.

— Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026

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