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forbearing

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verb

present participle of forbear

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for forbearing
Adjective
  • And then also just being patient with your mental health journey and battling acne and skincare too.
    Brittany Talarico, People.com, 21 July 2025
  • Cloud was patient yet fast, finishing with the best time in the first round (34.1), despite missing all three of her right-wing 3-point attempts.
    Ben Pickman, New York Times, 19 July 2025
Verb
  • Which only underscores the importance of drafting well and avoiding the need to fill holes through free agency.
    Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 14 Mar. 2025
  • His offseason of work at the position centered around avoiding that happening again.
    Fabian Ardaya, The Athletic, 14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • The wildcard: Swiatek, normally stoic and focused on the court, has occasionally seemed distracted or at odds with herself this season.
    Corey Seymour, Vogue, 11 July 2025
  • Whether your preference is seaside towns, Olympic stadiums, stoic statues or artistic arches, Greece has plenty to fill your cellphone’s camera roll and offer you an unforgettable experience.
    Tracy Scott Forson, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 July 2025
Adjective
  • Tatras are a large livestock guardian breed originating from the Tatra Mountains in Poland, while golden retrievers are a popular choice as family pets due to their gentle and obedient nature.
    Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 July 2025
  • Today’s Republican Party is a bunch of weak, spineless cowards who cower in obedient terror at Trump’s feet.
    Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 12 July 2025
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“Forbearing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forbearing. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

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