as in tolerating
to put up with (something painful or difficult)
I could no longer stomach working for such a petty tyrant
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Recent Examples of stomaching
If the Dolphins dump Tua Tagovailoa, either trading him to another team or releasing him before training camp and stomaching the massive cap consequences that come with that decision, Quinn Ewers and Cam Miller will be the only quarterbacks on Miami’s training camp roster.
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Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2026
Sibling rivalry aside, the Mackenzies must trudge through their grief and make nice with all the folks traveling to pay their respects, while stomaching those who are straight-up there for the drama.
—Lincee Ray Published, EW.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2026
Sibling rivalry aside, the Mackenzies must trudge through their grief and make nice with all the folks traveling to pay their respects, while stomaching those who are straight-up there for the drama.
—Lincee Ray Published, EW.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stomaching
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Cryptomeria thrives under challenging conditions, tolerating salt spray, deer and rabbit browsing, and hot, dry planting sites.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2026
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Individuals with sensitive digestive systems, irritable bowel syndrome or difficulty tolerating large amounts of oats may especially need to limit frequency or portion size.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
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The tribute underscored the enduring legacy of the war, even as contemporary tensions on the peninsula went unaddressed in the speech.—
Will Ripley,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
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The name refers to a season when those experiencing homelessness are enduring some of the harshest conditions.—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
25 Feb. 2026
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Although its role is limited to coordinating referrals, Carenector is working with independent security auditors to validate that its operational and data-handling practices align with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requirements.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
26 Feb. 2026
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The Humane World for Animals helped with documenting the scene, handling the cats and providing veterinary care, officials said.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Frontex's standing corps is set to reach 10,000 officers by the end of the year -- double the number employed in 2021 -- reflecting the policy shift and expectations of sustained pressure along key routes.—
LEFTERIS PITARAKIS,
Arkansas Online,
1 Mar. 2026
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The perfect storm for mosquito breeding Mosquitoes need standing water to lay their eggs.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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The Texas Legislature in 2011 outlined that the commission cannot do anything beyond appointing, accepting the resignation of or recommending the termination of the county’s election administrator.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Feb. 2026
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JaJuan Kelly, 25, was sentenced Thursday after accepting a plea deal that saw Alameda County prosecutors toss multiple charges of assault with a firearm in favor of a single count of possession of a firearm by a felon.—
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
24 Feb. 2026
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After sweeping España and taking an emotional victory over defending MLS Cup champion Inter Miami in front of 75,000 fans at the Coliseum, LAFC visits Houston for a league match on Saturday having outscored the opposition 10-1.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
25 Feb. 2026
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So instead of taking the shot, Doncic passed the ball to James.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
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Strategic planning, tax awareness, and portfolio design all play critical roles in sustaining resources across decades.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
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Kulikov only played in Florida’s first two games before sustaining a shoulder injury.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Stomaching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stomaching. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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