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
Easily overwhelming at first glance, the city of nearly 12 million people requires some patience and know-how.
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Jade Moyano, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
Murray is still just 28 years old, but patience may be wearing thin in the desert.
—Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Ellis ‘dispenses justice with patience and firmness’ As a judge, Ellis has ruled on a wide range of issues, from public health to voter registration records.
—Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
Why rush through the week, though, after all our offseason patience?
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
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Jade Moyano, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
Murray is still just 28 years old, but patience may be wearing thin in the desert.
—Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Ellis ‘dispenses justice with patience and firmness’ As a judge, Ellis has ruled on a wide range of issues, from public health to voter registration records.
—Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
Why rush through the week, though, after all our offseason patience?
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for patience
Recent Examples of Synonyms for patience
Noun
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The data suggest CEOs are preparing for a period of tighter margins and unpredictable input costs, but are still wary of testing customers’ tolerance for price hikes too quickly.—
Lance Lambert,
Fortune,
11 Nov. 2025
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Travelers are advised to consider their tolerance for uncertainty and create backup plans, as restoring normal flight operations will take time.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
11 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Fernandes’ willingness to play purposeful forward passes and drive ahead with the ball helped bridge that gap.—
Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
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What helps Tubman stand out, historians say, is her willingness to reject the status quo of slavery at a time when millions of people were enslaved, with society's weight keeping them in place.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Patience.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patience. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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