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as in endurable
capable of being endured
stubbing your toe is at least a more tolerable pain than breaking your foot
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as in adequate
of a level of quality that meets one's needs or standards
the accommodations are tolerable though not exactly luxurious
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Recent Examples of tolerable
Compared with the shocks of the COVID-19 lockdowns, a trade rupture with the United States would be a tolerable disruption.
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Zongyuan Zoe Liu, Foreign Affairs, 29 Apr. 2025
The medication proved to be as safe and tolerable as injectable GLP-1 drugs.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 21 Apr. 2025
The drug first underwent human trials in 2023, where it was found to be safe and tolerable among patients, and reduced Lp(a) to undetectable levels for nearly one year.
—Jamie Ducharme, Health, 14 Apr. 2025
The case occurred in a dose optimization trial, aimed at finding the highest tolerable dose in a short amount of time.
—Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 14 Apr. 2025
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Zongyuan Zoe Liu, Foreign Affairs, 29 Apr. 2025
The medication proved to be as safe and tolerable as injectable GLP-1 drugs.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 21 Apr. 2025
The drug first underwent human trials in 2023, where it was found to be safe and tolerable among patients, and reduced Lp(a) to undetectable levels for nearly one year.
—Jamie Ducharme, Health, 14 Apr. 2025
The case occurred in a dose optimization trial, aimed at finding the highest tolerable dose in a short amount of time.
—Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tolerable
Adjective
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Waiting for the movie to come to Racine, Wisconsin, didn’t seem endurable.—
Michael Phillips,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2025
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Those intimate pauses are more endurable than the film’s particularly unfunny comic centerpiece, in which the men venture into a nightclub to meet with a generic, coke-addled magnate.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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This will give you adequate time to find the perfect viewing location and watch the sun glide between the skyscrapers.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Outside Online,
27 May 2025
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Maintaining adequate vitamin D levels has benefits, including: Bone health: Women reach peak bone mass around 30.—
Amy Brownstein,
Verywell Health,
27 May 2025
Adjective
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The long-term return on ad spend, a benchmark of sustainable marketing strategy, has been undervalued and, at times, outright ignored.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
3 June 2025
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But many scientists and engineers believe nuclear propulsion offers the only realistic path for a sustainable campaign ferrying people between the Earth and Mars.—
Stephen Clark – Jun 3,
ArsTechnica,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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But the Tar Heel state has a decent amount of talent this year, and UNC does not appear to be in position to take advantage of it.—
Grace Raynor,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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Reading these reports alongs with your own research can give you a decent idea of which cruise ships are doing the most to reduce their impact.—
Lea Lane,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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Organizational psychologist Adam Grant explores how to make work not just bearable, but meaningful.—
Anjali Chaudhry,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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After much hesitation from the Jedi master to take on another pupil after Ben, Luke agrees to train Rey in the ways of the Force...at least while their growing tensions remain bearable.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
25 May 2025
Adjective
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However, the conditions are not satisfactory to all.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
21 May 2025
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The tablet also supports Dolby Atmos sound, and while the stereo separation is satisfactory, don't expect to be surrounded by the audio.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
21 May 2025
Adjective
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Together, the two properties form a seamless downtown ecosystem. Passport: Explore the finest destinations and experiences around the world in the Forbes Passport newsletter.—
Shivani Vora,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Surrounded by monumental works from celebrated contemporary artists like Ai Weiwei and Jaume Plensa, Biggers’ piece contributes to The Donum Collection’s vision: a harmonious blend of fine wine, sustainable farming, and transformative art.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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The win was the fifth in a row for Detroit and 20th in its last 28 games, and raised its division-leading record to 35-21, good for a .655 winning percentage.—
Jon Vankin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 June 2025
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Final Thoughts If Chianti Classico once lived in the shadow of its own stereotypes—rustic or simple, a table wine for casual occasions—its best wines today reflect something far more compelling.—
Jessica Dupuy,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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“Tolerable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tolerable. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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