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
The warrior planet is in its home sign in Aries, operating at full speed with zero hesitation… or patience!
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Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
The build used simple, widely available tools but required a lot of patience to get a polished result.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 4 May 2026
This route does require a bit of extra patience, but in the end, the results are well worth it.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 4 May 2026
Stay steady, and let small wins guide the rest of your day forward with patience and care.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026
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Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
The build used simple, widely available tools but required a lot of patience to get a polished result.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 4 May 2026
This route does require a bit of extra patience, but in the end, the results are well worth it.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 4 May 2026
Stay steady, and let small wins guide the rest of your day forward with patience and care.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for patience
Recent Examples of Synonyms for patience
Noun
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Be sure to weigh costs, storage needs and risk tolerance before making a decision.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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This can be accomplished by offering temporary assistance with qualified providers combined with zero-tolerance enforcement of existing anti-camping laws.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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While the Tribune’s coverage was certainly powerful, we are reminded how those words also describe Chicagoans’ willingness to stand up to the many abuses inflicted on the city by this administration.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Despite the Republican pushback, the top Republican in the Missouri House signaled a willingness to discuss changes to the law.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
8 May 2026
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“Patience.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patience. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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