as in good
in a satisfactory way
I'm doing tolerably, thanks for asking
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Recent Examples of tolerably
Finishes tolerably folded, right-side out.
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IEEE Spectrum, 4 Nov. 2025
IEEE Spectrum, 4 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tolerably
Adverb
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These cars are so over-the-top, but still legitimately good-looking.—
Andrew P. Collins,
The Drive,
19 Feb. 2026
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These upgrades directly support community health while protecting thousands of good-paying jobs, keeping the plant competitive and able to provide generational job security.—
Tara Molina,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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The queso started fine but eventually congealed into something that approximated lukewarm paste.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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That should suit Haise just fine, since it is nestled in the northern part of Burgundy wine region which produces the famed Chablis white wine.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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The flaky pockets are nicely filled with a distinct flavor profile.—
Tamara Dunn,
Denver Post,
16 Feb. 2026
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That should set Stadlman up nicely for next month’s NCAA indoor championships.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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The National Weather Service Sacramento expects cold overnight temperatures early Saturday as well.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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The galaxies that are so familiar and ubiquitous in our Universe today will die, at least in a sense, as well.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
20 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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But things have gotten a little more uptight than alright with Moy’s family.—
Gary Graff,
Billboard,
13 Feb. 2026
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Robinson Briand says her client is alright after seeking medical care following her release, but the damage is lasting.—
Derek James,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Cote found that the $10 million suit accusing the Adams administration of operating like the mob failed to sufficiently allege violations of federal law and meet other legal requirements.—
Molly Crane-Newman,
New York Daily News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Some board members who voted no said the district had not sufficiently demonstrated that broad layoff notices were the most responsible or strategic option and argued that the analysis did not fully account for the operational and human consequences of issuing RIF notices at that scale.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
18 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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The Vikings cruised to a quick score to open the game, but the Commanders responded with a drive that started out respectably.—
Nicki Jhabvala,
New York Times,
8 Dec. 2025
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Gonzalez fouled Brunson once but otherwise held up respectably against the Knicks star in his maiden shift.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
25 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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All residents are reported okay after a home was damaged by a fire Sunday in Berkley, Michigan.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
16 Feb. 2026
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While most houseplants are tropical in origin and, thus, are happiest when receiving bright, indirect light, a handful actually will do okay in windowless rooms.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
20 Dec. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Tolerably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tolerably. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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