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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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Recent Examples of tolerated
Jim Defede, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
Employees who may not have tolerated such cuts in the past are now coping with them, according to a January survey from MyPerfectResume.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2026
These supplements are generally well tolerated, even at high doses, but are not always the most effective.
—Kristen Gasnick, Verywell Health, 16 Apr. 2026
The demonstrations were tolerated until the weekend, when police used pepper spray in clashes with some protesters and an army truck knocked down a log barricade at the Galway port.
—Brian Melley, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
It’s called back button hijacking, and Google has thus far tolerated it.
—ArsTechnica, 14 Apr. 2026
What is not tolerated and what is accepted?
—Masud Husain, Big Think, 14 Apr. 2026
Dissent is not tolerated, which has led to a repressive political climate and one in which human rights are routinely violated.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Apr. 2026
The receiver endured a total radiation dose of 500 kilograys, orders of magnitude higher than the doses typically tolerated by electronics in outer space.
—Katherine Bourzac, IEEE Spectrum, 2 Apr. 2026
Verb
But this type of behavior can't be tolerated.
—Jim Defede, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
Employees who may not have tolerated such cuts in the past are now coping with them, according to a January survey from MyPerfectResume.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2026
These supplements are generally well tolerated, even at high doses, but are not always the most effective.
—Kristen Gasnick, Verywell Health, 16 Apr. 2026
The demonstrations were tolerated until the weekend, when police used pepper spray in clashes with some protesters and an army truck knocked down a log barricade at the Galway port.
—Brian Melley, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
It’s called back button hijacking, and Google has thus far tolerated it.
—ArsTechnica, 14 Apr. 2026
What is not tolerated and what is accepted?
—Masud Husain, Big Think, 14 Apr. 2026
Dissent is not tolerated, which has led to a repressive political climate and one in which human rights are routinely violated.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Apr. 2026
The receiver endured a total radiation dose of 500 kilograys, orders of magnitude higher than the doses typically tolerated by electronics in outer space.
—Katherine Bourzac, IEEE Spectrum, 2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tolerated
Verb
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Outside food and drinks are allowed in most areas, which is helpful for families with dietary needs or anyone trying to keep costs down, though outside food is not permitted inside the aquarium.—
Taylor Haught,
Kansas City Star,
21 Apr. 2026
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The diplomat also spoke on condition of anonymity because they weren't permitted to brief reporters.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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And when property rights are defined and broadly accepted, people are more likely to cooperate than to fight.—
Antony Davies,
Boston Herald,
19 Apr. 2026
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Williams and Whitehouse, though, have both said the tryout fees for Flight 88 will go directly toward uniform, travel and education costs, and that the program isn’t planning to charge any additional costs for athletes once accepted.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
18 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Until 1979, all states had usury laws limiting permissible interest rates on transactions within their domain.—
George Liebmann,
Baltimore Sun,
11 Apr. 2026
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And Ben Ahlers, who plays the adult Happy, comes with that actor’s famously warm smile and chirpy demeanor, slowly worn down here before your eyes, as the permissible frolics of youth turn into the stasis of one going nowhere.—
Chris Jones,
New York Daily News,
10 Apr. 2026
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After entering the game tied at 3 in the ninth, Mets closer Devin Williams allowed two runs in a disastrous final frame to fall to the Twins 5-3 and record their 12th loss in a row, their longest streak since 2002.—
James O'Connell,
New York Daily News,
22 Apr. 2026
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The Hawks only allowed five runs in two games behind the pitching of Pelz, Yario and Colaizzi.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
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But some people familiar with the matter say an applications uptick does not necessarily correspond to a surge in high-caliber recruits that can offset the attrition the bureau has endured.—
Eric Tucker,
Fortune,
19 Apr. 2026
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The launch pad endured a lightning strike on April 27, but SpaceX said the rocket was healthy for the attempt.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Each press delivers an acceptable amount of tactile feedback and is pretty quiet, too.—
Zackery Cuevas,
PC Magazine,
18 Apr. 2026
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Downstream water districts warned Branden Ingersoll, a spokesman for the state health department’s Hazardous Materials Division, said the data show arsenic concentration in the water is acceptable for surface water but not for tap water.—
Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
17 Apr. 2026
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Trump fired Bondi on April 2, reportedly after being unhappy with the way the attorney general had handled issues relating to the Epstein files.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2026
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On arrival, guests are paired with a personal local guide–think of it as the hinterland’s answer to a butler—on hand to arrange everything from restaurant bookings to last-minute requests, typically handled with a quick text.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Grandparents and other family members can contribute up to $5,000 per year once accounts open July 4, as long as an account has already been established by an authorized individual.—
Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Apr. 2026
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Knowing that any unauthorized demonstrations are harshly suppressed, activists have tried to organize authorized rallies, plastered posters on walls and notice boards, and filed lawsuits.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Tolerated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tolerated. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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