1
as in to let
to fail to prevent (some behavior on someone's part) especially from neglect or indifference
my boss simply doesn't tolerate tardiness
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as in to endure
to put up with (something painful or difficult)
suffering a terrible headache, the poor woman couldn't tolerate all the noise the neighbors were making
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Recent Examples of tolerate
Plants tolerate periods of standing water as well as drought, making a good selection for raingardens, along with more traditional uses.
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 25 May 2025
The two Israeli soldiers who spoke to the AP — and a third who provided testimony to Breaking the Silence — said commanders were aware of the use of human shields and tolerated it, with some giving orders to do so.
—Sam Mednick, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2025
Hospitals and physician organizations need to stop tolerating second-class treatment.
—Sachin H. Jain, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
Use the hottest water setting the fabric can tolerate.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 May 2025
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 25 May 2025
The two Israeli soldiers who spoke to the AP — and a third who provided testimony to Breaking the Silence — said commanders were aware of the use of human shields and tolerated it, with some giving orders to do so.
—Sam Mednick, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2025
Hospitals and physician organizations need to stop tolerating second-class treatment.
—Sachin H. Jain, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
Use the hottest water setting the fabric can tolerate.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tolerate
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Don’t let Social Security and IRS data go to Palantir and rescind the Pentagon and Homeland Security contracts.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
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Strawberry shortcake is, obvi, the classic, but don’t let your imagination stop there.—
Carolynn Carreño,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2025
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And any enduring culture has answers for parents — traditions around feeding, rest, socialization, purpose and the transition to adulthood.—
Mathilde Ross,
CNBC,
31 May 2025
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With only $276 million in debt and $2.2 billion in cash, this company is well-equipped to endure uncertainties.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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In 2024, the test was eliminated, allowing all-income eligible people to apply for Medi-Cal’s Aged and Disabled program, Med-Care Savings programs and Long-Term Care program regardless of assets.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2025
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Robinson’s presence has also unlocked the Knicks’ perimeter defense, allowing guards to pressure the ball with more freedom, knowing there’s a safety net behind them.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
31 May 2025
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Ryan Bos, who has been executive director of DC’s Capital Pride Alliance since 2011, was thrilled when the group’s bid to host WorldPride was accepted in 2022.—
Susan Miller,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
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The two women had the criminal charges against them dropped at a court hearing last month, in which the prosecution accepted they had been duped and Emmanuel-Thomas changed his plea to guilty.—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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What can also be said with certainty, however, is that — even ignoring, for one moment, the events that brought him to Chelmsford crown court in Essex, east of London — this is a story of what might have been.—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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The economics are simply too compelling for businesses to ignore: A single AI system can process the workload of dozens of employees at a fraction of the usual labor cost.—
Adam Bowen,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Connecticut uses its own money to provide that coverage, but could stand to see reductions to their federal Medicaid reimbursement for doing so.—
Lisa Hagen,
Hartford Courant,
3 June 2025
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Over the last three years, Eli Lilly's average growth rate stands at a strong 17%, vastly superior to AbbVie's less than 1%.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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But even now, decades later, the U.S. has fewer missile interceptors deployed (44) than the treaty permitted (100).—
Matthew Bunn,
The Conversation,
6 June 2025
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Teams are permitted to have up to 35 players in their squad at the start of the tournament (and must have a minimum of 26).—
Will Jeanes,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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Steve Klein, who has been executive director of the Cedar Cove Feline Conservatory & Education Center in Louisburg, Kansas for over a decade, has encountered numerous cases where owners were unprepared or ill-equipped to handle exotic animals.—
J.M. Banks,
Kansas City Star,
30 May 2025
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With his former defense attorneys now working for the government, Trump earlier this year tapped the elite Manhattan law firm of Sullivan & Cromwell to handle his criminal appeal.—
Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
30 May 2025
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“Tolerate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tolerate. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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