1
as in allowed
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 accepted
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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as in permitted
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Recent Examples of tolerated
Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
Despite this challenge, researchers reported that patients tolerated the procedure well with manageable side effects.
—Doc Louallen, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2025
Pumpkin seed oil is generally safe and well-tolerated.
—Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 24 Sep. 2025
If the encouragement of political dissent is a part of Kirk’s legacy, as his supporters have insisted, the actual practice of it isn’t tolerated much at the moment.
—Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 20 Sep. 2025
Antisemitism is a threat to our democracy and must not be tolerated in any form.
—Carlo Angerer, NBC news, 19 Sep. 2025
Regardless, these comments are blatantly insensitive as political violence should never be tolerated or exploited as comedic entertainment, no matter who perpetrated it.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2025
The combo treatment was generally well tolerated.
—Sasirekha Subramanian, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Essentially, they’re used to meeting an expectation where rudeness and thoughtlessness aren’t tolerated—because their older sister made sure of that.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Tonight's unanimous vote sends a powerful bipartisan message to those who ignore our laws and imperil our safety—this reckless misconduct will not be tolerated.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
Despite this challenge, researchers reported that patients tolerated the procedure well with manageable side effects.
—Doc Louallen, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2025
Pumpkin seed oil is generally safe and well-tolerated.
—Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 24 Sep. 2025
If the encouragement of political dissent is a part of Kirk’s legacy, as his supporters have insisted, the actual practice of it isn’t tolerated much at the moment.
—Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 20 Sep. 2025
Antisemitism is a threat to our democracy and must not be tolerated in any form.
—Carlo Angerer, NBC news, 19 Sep. 2025
Regardless, these comments are blatantly insensitive as political violence should never be tolerated or exploited as comedic entertainment, no matter who perpetrated it.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2025
The combo treatment was generally well tolerated.
—Sasirekha Subramanian, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Essentially, they’re used to meeting an expectation where rudeness and thoughtlessness aren’t tolerated—because their older sister made sure of that.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tolerated
Verb
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The loft is one of 22 live-work spaces with downstairs levels permitted for retail use.—
Sandra Barrera,
Oc Register,
27 Sep. 2025
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In January, at Bondi’s confirmation hearing, the Democratic senator Amy Klobuchar sought assurances that Trump would not be permitted to tamper with criminal cases.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The community has raised more than $400,000 so far — about $100,000 short of their goal — with donations still being accepted to support Nichols’s ongoing care and recovery.—
Sydney Barragan,
Oc Register,
27 Sep. 2025
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For the counts on which she was convicted, jurors essentially accepted the actions depicted in that reenactment, accounting for the first two felony charges.—
Jim Riccioli,
jsonline.com,
26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Others were related to the actual content of the courses, such as a school that used a curriculum that included inaccurate information about permissible blood-alcohol levels for drivers and another school that provided students with answers to final exam questions in advance.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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Lyninger expressed skepticism over how traffic impediments would be defined and what level of street congestion would be permissible.—
Killian Baarlaer,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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No large bags, backpacks or duffle bags are allowed at the park.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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The Cowboys rushed for 117 yards and allowed the one Parsons sack (with no yardage lost) against a ferocious Green Bay front.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This time around, the Tigers endured slightly less turbulence in a 42-6 win over UMass on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.—
Quentin Corpuel,
Kansas City Star,
28 Sep. 2025
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As with other good car designs that endured well beyond their 1960s-era prime, the Type 14 eventually became encumbered by massive rubber bumpers and oversized taillamps by 1973, though even these later models retain their charm.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Much more than a simple exploration of queerness at a time when lesbians relationships were not socially acceptable, the film is also an extended essay about desire and longing.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them.,
25 Sep. 2025
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Scrambled to a marginally acceptable 10-6 straght-up, but two games under against the spread will never be OK.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Ashe hired over a dozen employees, including a site editor who penned columns on subjects like Ken Starr and Bill Clinton, a talent coordinator, and workers who handled the development and design of the site.—
Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
26 Sep. 2025
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Throughout the year, the Emerald Cruises & Tours designs its trips for curious travelers of all kinds, including food lovers, nature enthusiasts, and those who simply want to explore several new places with all the logistics handled.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Typically, when emails are forwarded, SPF (Sender Policy Framework) checks fail because the forwarding server isn't listed as an authorized sender.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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Filmmaker Frank Marshall is set to helm the authorized feature-length project for Apple.—
Jodi Guglielmi,
Rolling Stone,
20 Sep. 2025
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“Tolerated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tolerated. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.
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