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
But Sleepy Ride has held up to many intercontinental flights and made my experiences therein much more tolerable.
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Katie Akin, Southern Living, 12 July 2025
The shift in climate also means more frequent severe weather events and more tolerable conditions for invasive species to thrive in the state.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 8 July 2025
Side effects can vary, too, sometimes making one medication more tolerable than the another.
—Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 1 July 2025
Each factor is then assigned a rating as acceptable, tolerable, uncomfortable, undesirable or intolerable.
—Duncan Madden, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
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Katie Akin, Southern Living, 12 July 2025
The shift in climate also means more frequent severe weather events and more tolerable conditions for invasive species to thrive in the state.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 8 July 2025
Side effects can vary, too, sometimes making one medication more tolerable than the another.
—Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 1 July 2025
Each factor is then assigned a rating as acceptable, tolerable, uncomfortable, undesirable or intolerable.
—Duncan Madden, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tolerable
Adjective
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Waiting for the movie to come to Racine, Wisconsin, didn’t seem endurable.—
Michael Phillips,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2025
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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
Adjective
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However, other people who lived in the area said their wireless coverage was adequate and did not think constructing a new tower was necessary.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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For minimalists, a smaller organizer will be adequate and less obtrusive.—
Jamie Fischer,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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In an industry constantly in search of the next big thing, often rendering the idea of artistry disposable, Gartland has thrived, carving out an identity while honing her craft methodically over time, building a sustainable and career.—
Jim Ryan,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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Legumes and nuts, which are more sustainable proteins, made up less than 1% of total procurement by weight.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
2 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Just the nicest, most talented, and most decent kid around.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
29 July 2025
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Jimenez is a decent prospect to send to a division foe in exchange for a rental pitcher and a glorified project in Dobnak.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
29 July 2025
Adjective
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Still, for those who discover it, this tiny design detail can turn an uncomfortable seat into a slightly more bearable one.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Southern Living,
23 June 2025
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Or maybe a cold drink, your favorite sun hat, and a calming playlist make weeding the garden more bearable?—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 June 2025
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One factor that now seems to ensure a satisfactory resolution for both parties is the resurrection of the NFL’s interest in taking an equity stake in ESPN, rumors of which first began circulating in early 2024.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
25 July 2025
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The plane’s fuel was tested and found to be of satisfactory quality, and no significant bird activity is observed in the vicinity of the flight path, according to the report.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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Based on how Padres pitchers have performed, Díaz and Maldonado had a fine defensive first half.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 July 2025
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All was fine until her grandmother brought home an orange cat.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
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Despite that, the Lyriq-V’s looks, comfort and features are as good as anything on the road.—
Mark Phelan,
Freep.com,
31 July 2025
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The cocktails are classic and the wine list is so good that it's been lauded by Wine Spectator magazine.—
Keith Pandolfi,
The Enquirer,
31 July 2025
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“Tolerable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tolerable. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.
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