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
Each comes with its own risks and advantages, though, so the right choice will depend on an investor's goals, time horizon and tolerance for volatility.
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Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
The company does acknowledge that potential issues may affect timelines – including that CNC machining titanium to tight tolerances being an exacting, expensive process.
—Omar Kardoudi
march 05, New Atlas, 5 Mar. 2026
Last year, the federal government threatened to withhold funds from Harvard and other Ivy League schools for their tolerance for pro-Palestine speech and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) programs, among other reasons.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2026
According to analysts, the growth of scam states has been rapid and systemic, driven by sophisticated technology, weak law enforcement, and political tolerance or complicity.
—Chas Newkey-Burden, TheWeek, 4 Mar. 2026
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Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
The company does acknowledge that potential issues may affect timelines – including that CNC machining titanium to tight tolerances being an exacting, expensive process.
—Omar Kardoudi
march 05, New Atlas, 5 Mar. 2026
Last year, the federal government threatened to withhold funds from Harvard and other Ivy League schools for their tolerance for pro-Palestine speech and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) programs, among other reasons.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2026
According to analysts, the growth of scam states has been rapid and systemic, driven by sophisticated technology, weak law enforcement, and political tolerance or complicity.
—Chas Newkey-Burden, TheWeek, 4 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tolerance
patience
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Chapman acknowledges that early growth required patience, particularly in building trust with PEO carriers, but as credibility expanded, the company developed a national network capable of supporting industries ranging from construction and healthcare to professional services and manufacturing.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
4 Mar. 2026
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Sagittarius November 22 – December 21 When goals call your name, patience becomes your ally.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Tolerance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tolerance. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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