as in patience
the capacity to endure what is difficult or disagreeable without complaining
showed great tolerance in dealing with the child's tantrums
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Among warm-season grasses, Bermudagrass has the best drought tolerance, followed by Zoysia, and St. Augustine.
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 24 July 2025
Ruth always looks to Maria for advice and approval, and Maria’s responses to her vary among love, tolerance, and disgust.
—Bekah Waalkes, The Atlantic, 22 July 2025
This result is well below the design tolerance of ten percent, which means airports can depend on the material to perform reliably, regardless of the weather.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 19 July 2025
Financial institutions must navigate a tradeoff between risk appetite and fraud loss tolerance.
—Sunny Banerjee, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 24 July 2025
Ruth always looks to Maria for advice and approval, and Maria’s responses to her vary among love, tolerance, and disgust.
—Bekah Waalkes, The Atlantic, 22 July 2025
This result is well below the design tolerance of ten percent, which means airports can depend on the material to perform reliably, regardless of the weather.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 19 July 2025
Financial institutions must navigate a tradeoff between risk appetite and fraud loss tolerance.
—Sunny Banerjee, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tolerance
patience
Noun
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The key to a successful seafood boil lies in combining the perfect blend of ingredients, patience, and camaraderie.—
Amber Love Bond,
Southern Living,
30 July 2025
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The third wave arrived nearly an hour after the first, highlighting the importance of patience and extended warnings.—
Will McGough,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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“Tolerance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tolerance. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.
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