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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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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
By eroding the enforcement of the EU’s high regulatory standards, forbearance already weakened one of the pillars of the Brussels effect.
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Anu Bradford, Foreign Affairs, 21 Apr. 2025
The chain has entered a forbearance deal that extends through June 30.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2025
Additionally, the limit on discretionary forbearances would drop to nine months over a 24-month period, from the current 12-month limit and three-year cumulative maximum.
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—Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 2 June 2025
Processing forbearances can count toward student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program for a period of up to 60 days.
—Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for forbearance
Anu Bradford, Foreign Affairs, 21 Apr. 2025
The chain has entered a forbearance deal that extends through June 30.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2025
Additionally, the limit on discretionary forbearances would drop to nine months over a 24-month period, from the current 12-month limit and three-year cumulative maximum.
4.
—Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 2 June 2025
Processing forbearances can count toward student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program for a period of up to 60 days.
—Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forbearance
Noun
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These organizations typically feature mentorship programs, clear communication channels and patience for the learning curve that comes with professional development.—
Brendan Keegan,
Rolling Stone,
24 June 2025
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This can take time and patience, especially in rush hour, with luggage in tow.—
Will McGough,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
Noun
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Grapes are the primary ingredient in winemaking and the choice of yeast can be equally important, but until somewhat recently in wine’s 8,000-year history winemakers were completely at the mercy of the elements including the type of yeast that was already on their grapes and in their winery.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
17 June 2025
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Although the firm has profited immensely as a traditional asset manager and has become an industry leader for ETFs, the division's revenue streams are still at the mercy of the stock market's volatility.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
10 June 2025
Noun
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An individual who lacks empathy may excel at making hard choices like laying off staff or shutting down unprofitable teams.—
Shawn Cole,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Now at the risk of stating the obvious, that feels important; that scene contrasts with the scene with the doctor, the scene with HR, where there's zero empathy whatsoever.—
Andy Crump,
Time,
26 June 2025
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“Forbearance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forbearance. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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