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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
Most people take about 600 to 800 international units (IU) of vitamin D, but exceeding 4,000 IU—the tolerable upper intake limit—can increase your risk of mild adverse effects.
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Mph,
Verywell Health,
19 May 2026
There's not much that makes plane travel tolerable these days.
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Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
8 May 2026
His presence on the roster spells trouble for Patrick Bailey, the two-time reigning NL Gold Glove winner whose highly meager offensive contributions are becoming less tolerable in a struggling lineup of out-makers.
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Andrew Baggarly,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
Decision reversibility sets the upper bound on tolerable error.
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Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
2 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for tolerable
Mph,
Verywell Health,
19 May 2026
There's not much that makes plane travel tolerable these days.
—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
8 May 2026
His presence on the roster spells trouble for Patrick Bailey, the two-time reigning NL Gold Glove winner whose highly meager offensive contributions are becoming less tolerable in a struggling lineup of out-makers.
—
Andrew Baggarly,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
Decision reversibility sets the upper bound on tolerable error.
—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
2 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for tolerable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tolerable
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The former, which would prohibit defense contractors from using Claude in their government workflows, was annoying for Anthropic, but endurable.
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Recognizing this makes the feeling more endurable.
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People will need to be extra cautious next week and check on those without adequate ways of cooling off.
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Ensure adequate intake and stay motivated with the Ombre Water Bottle.
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So yes, the heat was there, but very bearable compared with what others experienced.
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Even if the architects of my building didn’t anticipate global warming, their handiwork, with some minor accommodations, has made the past week bearable.
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Find a quiet gate, buy a decent coffee, use your noise-canceling headphones.
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Rear-seat passengers get decent legroom and the cargo area is practical enough for road trips, shopping runs or airport duty.
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As the company heads toward a likely IPO this year, the lab has been keen to court enterprise customers, who represent a more predictable and sustainable revenue base than direct consumer use.
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By selecting products that reduce waste, minimize exposure, and prioritize sustainable design, consumers can take meaningful steps toward a cleaner home—and a cleaner planet.
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For writing, editing, spreadsheets, email, and web browsing, performance proved entirely satisfactory.
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Iran hawks and an array of dissidents and mainstream voices within the Republican Party have cast doubt on whether the agreement secured satisfactory concessions from Iran.
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And Beale is perfect as the politically savvy, fine-food-loving Ser Simon, joining in Season 2.
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Los Angeles will shell out $120,000 for outside lawyers to fight a lawsuit filed by Councilmember John Lee challenging an ethics fine.
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Shah adds that many women feel their best when ferritin levels are at least between 40 and 70 ng/ml for optimal energy and hair health, even if lab ranges suggest lower levels are ‘normal’.
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Los Angeles stretches its NL West lead to 11 games and maintains MLB’s best record as Ohtani’s star power turns Sacramento’s nominal home crowd into a roaring Dodgers road show.
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“Tolerable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tolerable. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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