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
Learning Curve: Growing from seed requires patience and a bit more effort, especially for finicky herbs like parsley.
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Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 July 2025
Colorado does have cap flexibility, but patience was always an option.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 1 July 2025
This year, as public patience wears thin, the city is trying a different tack: a PR campaign to gloss up the public image of lovebugs.
—Max Kim, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2025
This can take time and patience, especially in rush hour, with luggage in tow.
—Will McGough, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
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Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 July 2025
Colorado does have cap flexibility, but patience was always an option.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 1 July 2025
This year, as public patience wears thin, the city is trying a different tack: a PR campaign to gloss up the public image of lovebugs.
—Max Kim, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2025
This can take time and patience, especially in rush hour, with luggage in tow.
—Will McGough, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patience
tolerance
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Both stimulate new growth but this is the time for slow growth so plants adapt to drought tolerance. • Use a sharp spray of water to clean plant leaves of dust, dirt, aphids, white flies and spider mites, whose presence is evident by tiny webs on leaves and stems.—
Nan Sterman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 July 2025
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Stonecrops are known for their heat and drought tolerance.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
4 July 2025
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“Patience.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patience. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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