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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Glucose tolerance tests show that blood sugar was better regulated, too.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
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Cold showers are easier and safer for most people, offering a more convenient way to get the energy and mood benefits while building tolerance to cold exposure.—
T'Keyah Bazin,
Verywell Health,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Xi’s predecessor Jiang Zemin, who served as president between 1993 and 2003, was known for his flamboyant personality, cosmopolitan flair and willingness to show off his language skills and interact with journalists.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
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Even South Africa—which Mahmood Mamdani, the author of one of the books Sanneh reviews, holds up as a rare example of post-colonial success—has its flaws, as Thabo Mbeki’s and Jacob Zuma’s willingness to let corruption take root shows.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Patience.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patience. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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