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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
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.
—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
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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.
—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
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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
Adjective
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Beyond diet, weight-bearing exercise, adequate calcium and vitamin D intake, and limiting alcohol are all backed by current evidence for maintaining bone density.—
Allison Palmer
June 4,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
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The lawsuit also alleges that the companies failed to maintain adequate safety measures to prevent parasitic contamination during manufacturing or while the product was on retail shelves.—
Francie Ebert,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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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
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Hair removal on sensitive areas like the upper lip, chin, or brows can be uncomfortable, but using the best tweezers for facial hair can make the experience a lot more bearable.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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Unofficial election results show Orange County is on track to have a relatively decent turnout for a non-presidential election primary.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
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Wooden piles, Schwartz tells me, used to have a decent lifespan in the harbor because the water was so toxic that even the critters that eat wood couldn’t survive.—
Christopher Bonanos,
Curbed,
10 June 2026
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Eco effort Due to a commitment to sustainable, efficient, and recyclable services, The Dominick was acknowledged as the second property in NYC to receive the Green Seal Bronze certification.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
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Dining highlights include sustainable seafood at Wind & Waves Grill and convenient grab-and-go options at Wind & Waves Market.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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Throwing a couple of pizzas in the oven and tossing a simple salad will get a satisfactory answer to that question in less than 20 minutes.—
Libby Monteith Minor,
Southern Living,
6 June 2026
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The mayor’s office statement indicates that resolution was satisfactory enough to lead to Yancey’s reinstatement to her high-ranking position.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
3 June 2026
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Among the city’s finest is Michael Lepage, who has been honing his Paul Revere character for over 30 years.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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But in this case, store-bought is also fine—often even great.—
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
7 June 2026
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Speaking of which, the USWNT sent their best before kickoff.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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So, nights such as Friday at the Coliseum are the next-best thing.—
Joaquin Ruiz,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2026
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“Tolerable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tolerable. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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