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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
Clear, blue skies and tolerable temperatures are enveloping the Pharmalot campus this morning, where the official mascots are snoozing here and there after hunting for breakfast and keeping neighbors at bay.
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Ed Silverman, STAT, 26 Feb. 2026
Key Takeaways Regular, high doses of vitamin C, especially above the tolerable upper limit of 2,000 mg per day, can lead to serious side effects such as kidney stones, gastrointestinal issues, and complications in people with certain medical conditions.
—Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 25 Feb. 2026
For many people, however, the side effects are mild and tolerable and the benefits of treating chronic anxiety are worth it, said Patrick Kelly, president of the Southern California Psychiatric Society.
—Kff Health News, Oc Register, 23 Feb. 2026
Mary-Kate Olsen, for one, is taking full advantage of the more tolerable temps.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 19 Feb. 2026
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Ed Silverman, STAT, 26 Feb. 2026
Key Takeaways Regular, high doses of vitamin C, especially above the tolerable upper limit of 2,000 mg per day, can lead to serious side effects such as kidney stones, gastrointestinal issues, and complications in people with certain medical conditions.
—Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 25 Feb. 2026
For many people, however, the side effects are mild and tolerable and the benefits of treating chronic anxiety are worth it, said Patrick Kelly, president of the Southern California Psychiatric Society.
—Kff Health News, Oc Register, 23 Feb. 2026
Mary-Kate Olsen, for one, is taking full advantage of the more tolerable temps.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 19 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tolerable
Adjective
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Recognizing this makes the feeling more endurable.—
Daniel Smith,
The Atlantic,
27 Feb. 2026
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That's not a just, endurable peace.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
17 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The family of a man fatally shot during a homecoming event at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania has filed a lawsuit against the school, alleging the university's failure to maintain adequate security and promptly respond to warnings of potential violence contributed to his death.—
Frederick Sutton Sinclair,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Through its role in calming the nervous system and supporting antioxidant activity, adequate magnesium may also help reduce puffiness and support calmer-looking skin.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The county park is open through the last week in May and is closed for the summer months until Labor Day weekend, so visit while the weather is still bearable.—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
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Think space-saving packing solutions, genius tech that keeps your devices alive when outlets are scarce, and comfort items that make economy feel a little more bearable.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Feb. 2026
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There are plenty of bars and pubs in downtown Atlanta, but for those looking to enjoy a decent meal and avoid some of the crowds, check out these eight bars offering good food and great sports viewing vibes around metro Atlanta.—
Olivia Wakim,
AJC.com,
4 Mar. 2026
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The 2012 draft brought a decent linebacker in Olivier Vernon and squeezed one 1,00-yard season from running back Lamar Miller.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
4 Mar. 2026
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Regulatory hurdles could slow deployment, and the long-term success of microgrids likely depends on whether their power sources are both reliable and sustainable.—
April Roach,Gaelle Legrand,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
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True to every Veja sneaker, these are made with eco-friendly materials and sustainable production processes.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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When the answer wasn’t satisfactory, Miller reported the company to the Better Business Bureau.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Feb. 2026
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But could not get a satisfactory picture from all this information.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
15 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Here, The Athletic has the inside story of arguably Parkinson’s finest hour through the lens of the footballer at the heart of his game plan.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Wear it open over a fine sweater or cinched at the waist with a belt .—
René Chávez Esparza,
Glamour,
8 Mar. 2026
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Tallen said his firm has a history of turning around distressed properties in good locations.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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His communication on the defensive end of the floor has been really good, too.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Tolerable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tolerable. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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