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as in patience
the capacity to endure what is difficult or disagreeable without complaining
we thank you for your forbearance while we attend to the technical difficulties interrupting the TV program
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2
as in mercy
kind, gentle, or compassionate treatment especially towards someone who is undeserving of it
the judge showed forbearance, and gave the teenaged first offender a suspended sentence
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Recent Examples of forbearance
Those who don't switch into a new plan could be left in forbearance when the plans go into effect.
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Mia Thurow, jsonline.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Nearly 8 million borrowers in the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) plan are now collecting interest on their loans for the first time since former President Joe Biden placed the group in forbearance in July 2024, pausing both monthly payments and interest accrual.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 5 Aug. 2025
Glasser and Yari then entered into a forbearance agreement, whereby Glasser would repay $250,000 immediately, plus $50,000 a month for a year, after which the full amount would come due.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 31 July 2025
Anastasia Beverly Hills entered into a forbearance agreement with lenders on July 25 that gave the company some breathing room, but the rating agency still viewed the situation unfavorably.
—James Manso, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
See All Example Sentences for forbearance
Mia Thurow, jsonline.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Nearly 8 million borrowers in the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) plan are now collecting interest on their loans for the first time since former President Joe Biden placed the group in forbearance in July 2024, pausing both monthly payments and interest accrual.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 5 Aug. 2025
Glasser and Yari then entered into a forbearance agreement, whereby Glasser would repay $250,000 immediately, plus $50,000 a month for a year, after which the full amount would come due.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 31 July 2025
Anastasia Beverly Hills entered into a forbearance agreement with lenders on July 25 that gave the company some breathing room, but the rating agency still viewed the situation unfavorably.
—James Manso, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
See All Example Sentences for forbearance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forbearance
Noun
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All of which mechanically inclined owners can address with time, patience, and some money.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
5 Sep. 2025
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No matter what, the new anti-romantic comedies do require some patience.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Nearly a dozen letters were sent to the court at the end of August, pleading for the judge to show mercy for Erickson, who was the last person to reach a deal with prosecutors.—
Chris Ramirez,
jsonline.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Misinterpret a flawed trial, overtrust anecdotal experience or trust the wrong person, and patients are left at the mercy of ineffective or even harmful treatments.—
Anna Forsythe,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Guerrero’s leadership blends sociological insight with technical empathy.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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His transformation, told through milestones rather than narration, has prompted an outpouring of praise and empathy from viewers who were touched by his journey.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Forbearance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forbearance. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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