1
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
In North Africa, temperatures can range from a tolerable 86°F (30 °C) to an extreme 107°F (42°C).
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Jamie Carter, Space.com, 25 Aug. 2025
For all the speed and tools that players like Tyler Fitzgerald and Grant McCray bring to the roster, their high strikeout rates won’t be so tolerable.
—Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2025
Thankfully, payment headaches across the state – and the vast majority of the nation – seem tolerable at mid-year.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 15 Aug. 2025
Spring and fall offer more tolerable temps and events like the Bombay Beach Biennale, which takes place in spring, and the annual Brawley Cattle Call Rodeo, held each November.
—Jen Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2025
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Jamie Carter, Space.com, 25 Aug. 2025
For all the speed and tools that players like Tyler Fitzgerald and Grant McCray bring to the roster, their high strikeout rates won’t be so tolerable.
—Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2025
Thankfully, payment headaches across the state – and the vast majority of the nation – seem tolerable at mid-year.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 15 Aug. 2025
Spring and fall offer more tolerable temps and events like the Bombay Beach Biennale, which takes place in spring, and the annual Brawley Cattle Call Rodeo, held each November.
—Jen Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tolerable
Adjective
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That's not a just, endurable peace.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
17 Aug. 2025
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Waiting for the movie to come to Racine, Wisconsin, didn’t seem endurable.—
Michael Phillips,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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That said, there’s a growing consensus among industry participants that quality data is one of the key bottlenecks to enterprises seeing adequate returns on their investments into AI.—
Lawrence Wintermeyer,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Lighting and sound systems have grown exponentially larger, and adequate parking is still a concern.—
Randy Mason,
Kansas City Star,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Air taxi firms are racing to secure approvals and commercialize air taxi aircraft to meet the growing demand for faster and more sustainable urban transportation.—
David Shepardson,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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At a time of plummeting advertising revenues, with legacy media under pressure to navigate a sustainable path forward, starting a new magazine and media company is a bold move.—
Fiona Sinclair Scott,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The Padres might come to regret trading Ryan Bergert and Stephen Kolek, but another trade deadline acquisition, Freddy Fermin, has provided a decent upgrade at a position of glaring weakness.—
Dennis Lin,
New York Times,
10 Sep. 2025
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One is the character of the factory owner, Baek Joo-sang, who has a very dark, hidden side to him, but who is also considered a good boss and decent person by the people around him.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Sep. 2025
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For private individuals, the inflated costs are inconvenient but bearable.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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The fabric’s breathability made even the sunniest afternoons far more bearable.—
Andre Claudio,
Sourcing Journal,
15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Since its premiere in 2011, Downton Abbey has bid audiences adieu a few times — first, with its television finale after six seasons; then, over the course of two films, any one of which could have been a satisfactory conclusion for this cadre of characters.—
Mekishana Pierre September 11,
EW.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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While the golf course renovation was not satisfactory to many people, it was needed.—
Steven Franck,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The sharp-yet-flexible points and buildable tint leave behind a trio of micro-fine strokes that, when brushed along your arches, blend seamlessly with your natural hairs.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Before all that happened, though, there was the eight-course dinner, which went totally fine as predicted.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
16 Sep. 2025
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The extra point was good but there was a holding penalty on the Rebels.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Sep. 2025
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After 10 tumultuous years with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Kadri delivered his best campaign with the Colorado Avalanche in 2021-22, posting 89 points in the regular season and finishing by hoisting the Stanley Cup.—
Carol Schram,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Tolerable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tolerable. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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