as in good
in a satisfactory way
I'm doing tolerably, thanks for asking
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Recent Examples of tolerably
The Sky fell, but tolerably so.
—
Brian Hamilton,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
This works tolerably well when a family is small and operating within a common frame of reference.
—
Sharon Olson,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Finishes tolerably folded, right-side out.
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IEEE Spectrum,
4 Nov. 2025
Brian Hamilton,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
This works tolerably well when a family is small and operating within a common frame of reference.
—
Sharon Olson,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Finishes tolerably folded, right-side out.
—
IEEE Spectrum,
4 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tolerably
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Industry officials say their rise will lead to good-paying jobs.
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Delivering good-paying jobs by ensuring these centers leverage local trades and pay prevailing wages.
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Using the controller, the game plays fine, but my son would have appreciated the game more on the iPad.
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This worked fine most of the time, but might occasionally hit a snag.
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Unlike Substrate, xLight’s strategy is to play nicely within the existing ecosystem, developing technology that can integrate into rather than displace ASML’s and TSMC’s existing architectures.
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The kitchen is quite small but nicely renovated (the tile floors are lovely).
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The legendary German goalkeeper Manuel Neuer seemed well-positioned to catch the ball.
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Unlike the public comment sessions of school board meetings, which have been overwhelmingly well-attended since the Texas Education Agency took over the district in March, there was no time limit for remarks.
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Went to Monaco on loan in February and has done alright there.
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Rushing has spread his good at-bats out alright.
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But if an athlete was sufficiently hydrated and started cramping because they were fatigued, then a shot of pickle juice could help treat the discomfort, Doperak says.
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Last week, The New York Times reported that emails conclusively show that the Department of Homeland Security decided to end TPS for Haitians before DHS heard from the State Department about whether conditions in Haiti had changed sufficiently.
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Fine text and small features were generally well resolved, while overhang performance held up respectably without excessive stringing.
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Bromley had lost his ponytail and worked respectably for the Chicago archdiocese, teaching English and drama at Holy Trinity.
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Your mother was okay sending you in a car to meet Howard Hughes, knowing his reputation?
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Everybody knows that there’ll be certain parts that are doing okay, but a large part of the society in North Korea is very poor.
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“Tolerably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tolerably. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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