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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
During Trump’s first term, there was level of stock market volatility the administration didn’t find tolerable, Seydl said.
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Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2025
The tolerable upper intake level of magnesium is set for supplement consumption only, and should not exceed 350 milligrams daily.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2025
Even just feeling across the keyboard with the back of my hand, the WASD keys were noticeably cooler than the (already tolerable) other portions.
—PC Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025
Initial efforts to repair one of the solar arrays failed, so the astronauts entered the station on the following day and deployed a parasol to reduce internal temperatures to more tolerable levels.
—Alice George, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Mar. 2025
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Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2025
The tolerable upper intake level of magnesium is set for supplement consumption only, and should not exceed 350 milligrams daily.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2025
Even just feeling across the keyboard with the back of my hand, the WASD keys were noticeably cooler than the (already tolerable) other portions.
—PC Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025
Initial efforts to repair one of the solar arrays failed, so the astronauts entered the station on the following day and deployed a parasol to reduce internal temperatures to more tolerable levels.
—Alice George, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tolerable
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Those intimate pauses are more endurable than the film’s particularly unfunny comic centerpiece, in which the men venture into a nightclub to meet with a generic, coke-addled magnate.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
14 Mar. 2025
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His comments come as Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman brokered a meeting between Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov this week in Riyadh to devise an endurable end to the war in Ukraine.—
David Catanese,
Miami Herald,
20 Feb. 2025
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But as the mental health conditions among youth have become increasingly severe following the COVID-19 pandemic, more families are turning to desperate measures to find adequate care for their children.—
Michaela Ramm,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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Although emergency departments might have adequate staff at off times, other hospital resources might be limited at night and on weekends, which could be a problem in these emergencies, Johns said.—
Neha Mukherjee,
CNN Money,
21 Apr. 2025
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Tobacco giants, fossil fuel companies and weapons makers have typically been among those to have been screened out or excluded from sustainable portfolios.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2025
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This method helps individuals decode thoughts and feelings to uncover their deeper significance, providing tools for sustainable emotional well-being.—
Lauren Carpenter,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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The former Washington Husky has had a decent start to his 2025 season.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
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Thus far, Wall Street has had a decent start to the first-quarter earnings season.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2025
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The hot tub helped make COVID-19 lockdowns more bearable and the water stored in the tub came in handy when Hurricane Helene cut off their water supply.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2025
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Not only does the fit-and-flare silhouette offer the best of both worlds, but the roomy flared hems are sure to make NYC commutes all the more breathable — and therefore, bearable — as temperatures continue to rise this spring and summer.—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
12 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The surgery was difficult due to Bolsonaro’s prior surgeries and stab wound, but Sunday’s procedure did not have unexpected complications and the result was satisfactory, doctors said, adding that hospital visits for now should be limited to family.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
14 Apr. 2025
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According to the complaint, Combs allegedly said the act wasn’t satisfactory and threatened Doe with violence afterward.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
28 Mar. 2025
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Passport: Explore the finest destinations and experiences around the world in the Forbes Passport newsletter.—
David Thomas Tao,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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What an amazing display of Mother Nature at her finest.—
Ryan Fonseca,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Apr. 2025
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The forthcoming rain was good news for crews battling a wildfire in central New Jersey that erupted on April 22 and has consumed 12,250 acres.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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Okay, top-10 best movie entrance of all time for Blake Lively.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
26 Apr. 2025
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“Tolerable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tolerable. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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