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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
Allison Forsyth, Health, 19 Feb. 2026
But at some public schools, the woman from Rasht said, absences aren't tolerated and students found with pellet wounds are expelled or arrested.
—Arkansas Online, 17 Feb. 2026
Please remember that unlawful behavior will not be tolerated.
—Marissa Perlman, CBS News, 13 Feb. 2026
Consider consulting firms, which have always charged high fees for having junior associates do research and draft reports—fees clients tolerated because there was no alternative.
—Josh Tyrangiel, The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2026
The perception that injustice is tolerated is dangerous enough.
—Kaitlyn Buss, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2026
New drugs could be better tolerated, but scientists and clinicians are cautious about their intense weight-loss effects—retatrutide can reduce someone’s weight by a third in less than a year, for instance.
—Bethany Brookshire, Scientific American, 6 Feb. 2026
County Supervisor Janet Nguyen said Do’s disbarment serves to show the public that government corruption will not be tolerated.
—Tony Saavedra, Oc Register, 5 Feb. 2026
Its approval came after a 12-month safety study that found the drug had no serious side effects and was both safe and well tolerated.
—New Atlas, 3 Feb. 2026
Verb
Ashwagandha is generally well-tolerated, but may stress the liver in rare instances.
—Allison Forsyth, Health, 19 Feb. 2026
But at some public schools, the woman from Rasht said, absences aren't tolerated and students found with pellet wounds are expelled or arrested.
—Arkansas Online, 17 Feb. 2026
Please remember that unlawful behavior will not be tolerated.
—Marissa Perlman, CBS News, 13 Feb. 2026
Consider consulting firms, which have always charged high fees for having junior associates do research and draft reports—fees clients tolerated because there was no alternative.
—Josh Tyrangiel, The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2026
The perception that injustice is tolerated is dangerous enough.
—Kaitlyn Buss, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2026
New drugs could be better tolerated, but scientists and clinicians are cautious about their intense weight-loss effects—retatrutide can reduce someone’s weight by a third in less than a year, for instance.
—Bethany Brookshire, Scientific American, 6 Feb. 2026
County Supervisor Janet Nguyen said Do’s disbarment serves to show the public that government corruption will not be tolerated.
—Tony Saavedra, Oc Register, 5 Feb. 2026
Its approval came after a 12-month safety study that found the drug had no serious side effects and was both safe and well tolerated.
—New Atlas, 3 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tolerated
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Generally, federal immigration agents are allowed in health care settings where other members of the public are permitted, like waiting rooms, but need a warrant to access private patient areas.—
Lauren Mascarenhas,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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The current system has permitted stars like New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto to land a $765 million contract and for Dodgers outfielder Kyle Tucker to find a deal that will pay him $57 million in 2026.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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But after scoring 115 points and still losing, John Calipari’s Razorbacks wouldn’t have accepted anything less than a win their next time out.—
Maddie Hartley,
Kansas City Star,
22 Feb. 2026
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In May 2024, Adrianna – dressed in a pink cap and gown – accepted Sade's degree at what should have been her big sister's graduation.—
Lauren A. White,
CBS News,
22 Feb. 2026
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The permissible purposes for a 529 have recently expanded to allow up to $20,000 annually per beneficiary for K-12 tuition, tutoring, special needs therapies, nondegree credentialing programs and, sometimes, rollovers to Roth IRAs.—
Virginia Hammerle,
Dallas Morning News,
15 Feb. 2026
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Slavery had become ever more entrenched in America; this transformation had brought the fringe to the mainstream, made the unthinkable thinkable, the impermissible permissible.—
Jake Lundberg,
The Atlantic,
12 Feb. 2026
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But that memorable relief inning in Game 5 to preserve a 7-6 victory over the Yankees was his final appearance for the Dodgers, who allowed Buehler to leave as a free agent for a lucrative deal with Boston.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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As with Mountain West newcomer North Dakota State, Sacramento State’s move is happening immediately for the 2026 season, meaning it isn’t allowed to play in the FBS postseason for two years.—
Jason Kirk,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 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,
22 Feb. 2026
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Baltimore has endured narratives of deficit for far too long.—
Alvin C. Hathaway Sr,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Feb. 2026
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In Russia’s current political environment, refusing to answer or giving a socially acceptable response is a rational strategy.—
Elizaveta Gaufman,
The Conversation,
21 Feb. 2026
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However, there were some seats in the upper levels that many fans would consider perfectly acceptable for a high-demand show that went for around $130 (disappearing very quickly at that level) or $180.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
21 Feb. 2026
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Lensed on 16mm by Frimmel, who handled DP duties, while Covi is credited as both screenwriter and co-editor, the film has a grainy old-school look that adds to the general sense of time gone by.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Feb. 2026
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In 2019, Ito admitted to concealing financial ties to Epstein and stepped down amid backlash over how donations were handled and characterized.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
19 Feb. 2026
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People at the scene pleaded with the agents to allow the five-year-old to go with authorized staff from Columbia Heights schools, where Liam attended pre-kindergarten classes.—
Alessandra Schade,
Time,
14 Feb. 2026
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The move expands authorized activities in Venezuela’s oil sector and reflects a broader recalibration of sanctions policy.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Tolerated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tolerated. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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