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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Recent Examples of tolerance
However, market conditions, the state of the economy and your lender’s risk tolerance also play a major role.
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Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 14 May 2025
Identify investments that no longer suit your risk tolerance or objectives.
—Christian Binger, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2025
One is not safer than the other—tolerance to the medications largely depends on the patient.
—Julia Ries, Health, 13 May 2025
However, there are benefits to adolescents’ having a higher tolerance to risks and risk-taking.
—Jonathan B. Santo, The Conversation, 12 May 2025
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Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 14 May 2025
Identify investments that no longer suit your risk tolerance or objectives.
—Christian Binger, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2025
One is not safer than the other—tolerance to the medications largely depends on the patient.
—Julia Ries, Health, 13 May 2025
However, there are benefits to adolescents’ having a higher tolerance to risks and risk-taking.
—Jonathan B. Santo, The Conversation, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tolerance
patience
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Summer family travel doesn’t have to drain your bank account or patience.—
Jordi Lippe-McGraw,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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Bongino has repeatedly asked for patience in his social media posts.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
19 May 2025
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“Tolerance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tolerance. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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