as in tolerance
the capacity to endure what is difficult or disagreeable without complaining
the teacher's patience is being sorely tested this year by several parents who seem to have no interest in their children's education
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Recent Examples of patience
Ross Brawn, the man widely credited as the architect behind German F1 sensation Michael Schumacher's success, told CBS News at the 2026 Autosport Awards in London that American fans may need some patience.
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Duarte Dias, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
To Lind’s expert eye, what makes Malinin’s technique unique is his patience.
—Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 9 Feb. 2026
In a dark world, the effort put in by Klee — plus her fiancé, Jacob, and her dog, Simon — to heal Tiki with patience and love felt like a balm.
—Kate Aurthur, Variety, 8 Feb. 2026
Walker rushed for 1,027 yards and five touchdowns this season, demonstrating plus patience, vision and speed most of the year.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2026
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Duarte Dias, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
To Lind’s expert eye, what makes Malinin’s technique unique is his patience.
—Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 9 Feb. 2026
In a dark world, the effort put in by Klee — plus her fiancé, Jacob, and her dog, Simon — to heal Tiki with patience and love felt like a balm.
—Kate Aurthur, Variety, 8 Feb. 2026
Walker rushed for 1,027 yards and five touchdowns this season, demonstrating plus patience, vision and speed most of the year.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patience
Noun
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Lettuce seeds germinate the fastest and most reliably in temperatures around 75°F, but some loose-leaf lettuce varieties that are known for their cold tolerance, such as ‘Arctic King’, germinate in temperatures as low as 40°F.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Feb. 2026
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The divide gets more complicated when the documentary trails openly gay veteran Garden Club member David Garner, whose charity work benefiting the LGBTQ+ community would seem to point to an old world’s shifting tolerance.—
Robert Abele,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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Some signs of progress The return of the remains of the last hostage, the limited opening of the Rafah crossing, and the naming of a Palestinian committee to govern Gaza and oversee its reconstruction showed a willingness to advance the agreement despite the violence.—
Sam Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
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Sweet Georgia Brown started with humble beginnings and with the willingness to learn, Williams said.—
Timia Cobb
Breaking News Reporter,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Patience.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patience. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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