Definition of tolerablenext
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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 Looking back on a summer marked by drought and forest fires in Europe, Romay said the weather at Inditex headquarters in the Galicia region in Spain had been tolerable. — Ellen Groves, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026 So far, the costs of the mutual blockade have been tolerable for the United States. — James F. Jeffrey, Foreign Affairs, 3 Sep. 2026 Supplemental magnesium above the tolerable upper limit (TUL) can cause diarrhea and stomach cramping. — Jennifer Lefton, Verywell Health, 3 Sep. 2026 The crisis hits harder for those without family abroad who can send them money, food or medicines to make their lives more tolerable. — Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 31 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tolerable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tolerable
Adjective
  • Two people with divergent intuitions about what’s normal, or endurable, can end up tussling over the same territory.
    — Ian Crouch, New Yorker, 15 July 2026
  • Recognizing this makes the feeling more endurable.
    — Daniel Smith, The Atlantic, 27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • Amid the mounting scrutiny, major operators like DraftKings have pushed back, arguing that their responsible gaming system provides adequate safeguards to protect their customers from spiraling out of control.
    — Jake Pearson, ProPublica, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Adjustable shelves mean there’s even adequate room to store high heels and ankle booties.
    — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • Humidity levels will be increasing throughout the day, but still bearable.
    — Steven Sosna, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026
  • The Backyard was packed two hours ahead of game time, and the overcast skies made for a more bearable pregame atmosphere.
    — AJC.com, AJC.com, 20 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • This, the perfectly decent people of Kettleborough reasoned, was a natural and godly rebuke for Susan and Cuthbert’s sin.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026
  • With fast charging capability, 60 hours of playback time, and a foldable design, the Q20i also offers high resolution sound, and very decent ANC performance.
    — Carlos Mejia, PC Magazine, 28 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • Lora Anguay Lora Anguay is working toward a cleaner, more sustainable energy future for Sacramento.
    — The Sacramento Bee staff, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Faster output or wider AI use may look like productivity gains on paper, but leaders also need to consider whether the technology is actually making work more efficient and sustainable for employees.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • There may never be a satisfactory explanation for the WNBA’s insistence on abandoning such a loyal, durable fanbase, but the fans didn’t come to Mohegan Sun Arena one last time to ask why.
    — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 25 Sep. 2026
  • This is not a satisfactory outcome for anyone — not people experiencing homelessness, the surrounding community or the institutions serving vulnerable Chicagoans.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • Her finest moment, however, comes at the aforementioned weed seltzer party.
    — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Cage has described Spider-Noir as a Roy Lichtenstein mash-up of fine-art film and mass-cultural television.
    — Harmon Siegel, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • As ever, the lineup is a mix of new features from Asia’s best auteurs, a sprinkling of Hollywood movies and projects from up-and-coming filmmakers.
    — Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2026
  • It’s been a mixed bag of depressing and good; in the latter category is that my skin has never been better.
    — Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 1 Oct. 2026

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“Tolerable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tolerable. Accessed 2 Oct. 2026.

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