1
as in lets
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 accepts
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 tolerates
Plants thrive in moist soil, and unlike other magnolias, sweet bay tolerates wet, boggy conditions, heavy clay, and salt.
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 18 Feb. 2026
Hardy in Zones 3-9, this stunning plant tolerates both partial sun and shade.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Feb. 2026
Vrabel does not seem like an individual who tolerates stickiness.
—J.j. Bailey, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Gro-Low sumac performs best in full sun and tolerates partial shade, but will become less vigorous as the shade deepens.
—Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2026
The best option depends on how your body tolerates them and your health goals.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 30 Jan. 2026
This is because its shell dissipates mechanical energy and tolerates nanoparticle inclusion in ways that synthetic materials seek to emulate for aerospace, armor and protective coating applications.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
That setback forced a recalibration of priorities and reinforced the consequences of divided focus within a profession that tolerates little margin for error.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 2 Jan. 2026
Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 18 Feb. 2026
Hardy in Zones 3-9, this stunning plant tolerates both partial sun and shade.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Feb. 2026
Vrabel does not seem like an individual who tolerates stickiness.
—J.j. Bailey, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Gro-Low sumac performs best in full sun and tolerates partial shade, but will become less vigorous as the shade deepens.
—Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2026
The best option depends on how your body tolerates them and your health goals.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 30 Jan. 2026
This is because its shell dissipates mechanical energy and tolerates nanoparticle inclusion in ways that synthetic materials seek to emulate for aerospace, armor and protective coating applications.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
That setback forced a recalibration of priorities and reinforced the consequences of divided focus within a profession that tolerates little margin for error.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 2 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tolerates
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Hard Rock Bet lets people gamble on an array of sports, including baseball, jai alai and the Olympics.—
Ashley Borja,
The Orlando Sentinel,
23 Feb. 2026
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Maybe that’s why Nissan is also considering an interface that lets the driver decide when the actuators should kick in.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Feb. 2026
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The store also accepts SNAP and WIC benefits.—
Bryce Covert,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
25 Feb. 2026
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Family The hotel accepts only children who are over 12—although Villa One accepts all ages and Villa Two over-eights.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
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But focusing exclusively on the external threat from Iran ignores the internal threat Netanyahu’s government poses to Israel and its standing as a rule-of-law democracy and unified society.—
Thomas L. Friedman,
Mercury News,
21 Feb. 2026
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Calling this anything less than professional education ignores the training, regulation, and expertise the role requires.—
David Kilmnick,
New York Daily News,
21 Feb. 2026
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The allure of backcountry skiing endures despite the risks.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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More than 80 years later, the site endures as the Joshua Tree Retreat Center, a 150-plus-acre expanse set just beyond the boundaries of Joshua Tree National Park, where the vastness of the High Desert feels both grounding and otherworldly.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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The act allows the president to push industries to create materials and goods for national defense.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
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The facility’s location at Idaho National Laboratory allows users to leverage adjacent world-class infrastructure, including the Advanced Test Reactor for irradiating salts and the Analytical Research Laboratories for detailed isotopic analysis.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Feb. 2026
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No villain stands at the center of the film, only processes and protocols.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
25 Feb. 2026
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The torque-to-weight ratio stands at approximately 5 N·m/kg, enabling powerful yet agile motion.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Feb. 2026
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When the government begins collecting the names of its critics, even through tools that are lawful in isolation, the question is not simply whether a statute permits it.—
Stephanie A,
The Conversation,
23 Feb. 2026
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Texas last elected a Democratic senator in 1988, and the state is so firmly in the grip of MAGA legislators that its elementary-school curriculum permits treating Bible stories as historical fact.—
Tad Friend,
New Yorker,
23 Feb. 2026
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Bluebird Cafe handles breakfast.—
Audrey T. Williams,
Mercury News,
23 Feb. 2026
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The Acadia handles well for its size and feels surprisingly agile when turning and reversing.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Tolerates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tolerates. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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