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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.
—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
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
Adjective
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The former, which would prohibit defense contractors from using Claude in their government workflows, was annoying for Anthropic, but endurable.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
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Recognizing this makes the feeling more endurable.—
Daniel Smith,
The Atlantic,
27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Keep the Mature Size of Dahlias in Mind Many dahlias, grown in fertile soil with adequate irrigation, will reach 4-5 feet tall or more, becoming very large plants.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 June 2026
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Kit O'Doherty, founder of the nonprofit Partners in Animal Care & Compassion, claims the shelter has engaged in improper euthanasia practices, failed to provide adequate care for animals and retaliated against volunteers and advocates who raised concerns.—
Maddie White,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
Adjective
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Some of Chloe’s best friends helped make Christmas bearable.—
Karen Valby,
Vanity Fair,
16 June 2026
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Earning 3 points per dollar on gas and EV charging also makes current fuel prices feel a little more bearable, while the same elevated rewards rate brings Airbnb and Vrbo purchases on par with hotel stays and other traditional housing.—
Katherine Fan,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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There is still a decent spread amongst model guidance, but a track farther north would result in a better chance of severe weather, while a track farther south would lead to more general rain showers and thunderstorms.—
Trey Fulbright,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Accompaniment assigns first priority to those in greatest need and those most likely to be left out of dignified and decent treatment.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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The structures were made with sustainable materials that will withstand the area’s immense weather, while keeping a cozy vibe indoors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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Back in 2024, Yeung told FN about how the brand was able to shift toward more sustainable practices thanks to moving the location of production.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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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.—
Matthew Kelly
Updated June 18,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
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In several tweets shared to X on Monday, June 15, the 44-year-old former professional soccer player called out the company for allegedly delaying a flight and not resolving the issue in a satisfactory manner.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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There is a real distinction between a city unified by five fine starting players in a game that originally involved throwing a ball into a peach basket and that, however improbably, became the city game, and the bloody display in the nation’s capital.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
21 June 2026
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Los Angeles County health officer Muntu Davis said the main public health concern was smoke and fine particles that can cause temporary irritation of the ear, nose, throat and lungs, as well as exacerbate heart and lung conditions.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 June 2026
Adjective
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Brazilian goalkeeper Alisson just stopped Haiti's best opportunity to score all night, on a corner kick that found the head of Haiti's Ade and deflected backward on an angle directly into the goal.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
20 June 2026
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The Marlins improve to 38-38 and are an MLB-best 12-4 in June.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
20 June 2026
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“Tolerable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tolerable. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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