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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
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.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 2 May 2026
Smoothies can also be a good way to get in fruits and vegetables in a tolerable way.
—Holly Carter, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
In fact, many Korean exfoliators are designed to be more tolerable and easier to use consistently, which can translate into better long-term results for a lot of people.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 22 Apr. 2026
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Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 4 May 2026
Decision reversibility sets the upper bound on tolerable error.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 2 May 2026
Smoothies can also be a good way to get in fruits and vegetables in a tolerable way.
—Holly Carter, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
In fact, many Korean exfoliators are designed to be more tolerable and easier to use consistently, which can translate into better long-term results for a lot of people.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 22 Apr. 2026
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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
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During that time, certain areas of the garage may be closed temporarily, but officials say adequate parking will remain available throughout the duration of the project.—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
30 May 2026
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When machines surpass human capability, humanity’s only adequate response is a collective one.—
Shlomit Wagman,
Fortune,
30 May 2026
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Qantas first unveiled Project Sunrise in 2017 as an ambitious cabin design program to introduce new passenger-experience elements that would make long flights more bearable.—
Marisa Garcia,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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Few pieces make summer nights feel more bearable than a lightweight dress.—
Tanya Sharma,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
Adjective
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Kochanowicz got off to a decent start, despite getting hit in the foot by a sharp comebacker.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
27 May 2026
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Overall, Edeme does feel like the industry, including mainstream media outlets, have done a decent job in giving her her flowers.—
Susan Akyeampong,
Allure,
27 May 2026
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Ceviche and tempura served in gazpacho are made from sustainable local fish; the restaurant welcomes the public for both lunch and dinner.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
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The association said the releases are not a sustainable solution to prevent smallmouth bass from reproducing and threaten a critical fund used to operate, maintain and invest in hydropower and transmission facilities.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 May 2026
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At this price point, the panel is satisfactory.—
Ben Sin,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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And it’s been met with satisfactory approval.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
17 May 2026
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In a game worthy of the finest chess matches, Patrick Henry High School coach Sheldon Watkins and Ramon Orozco of Eastlake traded moves for seven innings — bunting, stealing and walking hitters intentionally.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2026
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There’s a fine blue line between stupid and clever.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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But on the other hand the club also needed power, and even in a best case scenario Durbin never projected as someone who’d move the needle much in that area.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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Then obviously, the Colorado Eagles and the Colorado Avalanche — just two really good teams.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
30 May 2026
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“Tolerable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tolerable. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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