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.
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Peter Leyden, Big Think, 7 Oct. 2025
Peter Leyden, Big Think, 7 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brooking
Verb
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Self respect/love is a strong virtue, tolerating belittling is toxic.—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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The result is a lower threshold for tolerating frustration, and a harder time focusing in the classroom.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The enduring legacy of the 1995 film Clueless is currently experiencing a major renaissance, led by its legendary costume designer, Mona May.—
Robert Lang,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
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Whether viewed as a patriot who protected America or as the architect of an era of overreach, Cheney’s legacy remained one of lasting influence—a testament to the enduring force of political will.—
Daniel Orton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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However, Solomon noted that such reversals were a normal feature of long-term bull markets, noting that the investment bank’s standing advice to clients remains to stay invested and review portfolio allocation, not attempt to time markets.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
4 Nov. 2025
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The top has a standing collar with adjustable drawstrings and cute bell sleeves, while the wide-leg pants have practical pockets for travel.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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According to the announcement, salmonella can affect the animals eating the products and possibly humans handling the products.—
Eva Wen,
jsonline.com,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Once, there were two sweet kids who came of age in the evangelical purity culture of the 1990’s, a world in which being LGBTQ+ or accepting anyone who was gay was seen as a sin that could send you straight to hell.—
Kelly Foster Lundquist,
PEOPLE,
2 Nov. 2025
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In 1998, the nonprofit started accepting its first residential patients at 17th and Charlotte.—
Brad Schmitt,
Nashville Tennessean,
2 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The only recourse those unregulated bookmakers had when their Spidey-senses tingled was to simply stop taking bets on the suspicious game.—
David Hill,
Rolling Stone,
31 Oct. 2025
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After taking an early 3-0 lead and forcing the Ravens to punt on their opening series, Tahj Washington fumbled after a catch and Baltimore’s Alohi Gilman scooped it up and returned it to Miami’s 7, setting up Jackson’s first touchdown pass to Mark Andrews.—
Andre Fernandez,
Miami Herald,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Rockland Drive was supposed to be left alone, and yet the roadway and the residents were bearing the brunt of the construction site, several people said.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Nov. 2025
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But the league’s decision to place his salary in an interest-bearing account suggests the NBA might wait until the matter is adjudicated before voiding Rozier’s contract.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
3 Nov. 2025
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But that hope depends on sustaining the cease-fire, facilitating the immediate entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza at levels sufficient to match the enormous needs, and urgently restarting critical services, including education.—
Catherine Russell,
Time,
3 Nov. 2025
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Isiah Pacheco won’t play Sunday after sustaining an injury late in last week’s win against Washington.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Brooking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brooking. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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