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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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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.
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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.
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Some of Chloe’s best friends helped make Christmas bearable.
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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.
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There are still a few days of group stage games to go, but Bosnia-Herzegovina's four points and three goals today have given it decent odds.
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For Sacramento, that means another afternoon with temps briefly in the low to mid-90s before a decent Delta breeze kicks in.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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The Marlins improve to 38-38 and are an MLB-best 12-4 in June.
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“Tolerable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tolerable. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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