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
Native to the Southeast and hardy in USDA Zones 7-11, Southern wax myrtle tolerates salt, wind, and wet soils providing an excellent option for coastal gardens.
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Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
24 June 2026
During periods of uncertainty, teams watch what the culture rewards, tolerates, and repeats.
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Gerald J. Leonard,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Do better to be a good and kind human that accepts and tolerates people whose religious beliefs conflict with his ideology.
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Ian Miller Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
This perspective originates in the basic truth that black people are a minority in a country that, at best, tolerates their existence.
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Ta-Nehisi Coates,
Vanity Fair,
15 June 2026
Don’t Hesitate to Prune Significantly Butterfly bush tolerates extreme pruning with ease.
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Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 June 2026
In addition to mowing high, consider that clover tolerates drought better than some types of grass.
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David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
6 June 2026
Once established, it can essentially be left alone and tolerates a variety of growing conditions.
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Helena Madden,
Martha Stewart,
5 June 2026
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
24 June 2026
During periods of uncertainty, teams watch what the culture rewards, tolerates, and repeats.
—
Gerald J. Leonard,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Do better to be a good and kind human that accepts and tolerates people whose religious beliefs conflict with his ideology.
—
Ian Miller Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
This perspective originates in the basic truth that black people are a minority in a country that, at best, tolerates their existence.
—
Ta-Nehisi Coates,
Vanity Fair,
15 June 2026
Don’t Hesitate to Prune Significantly Butterfly bush tolerates extreme pruning with ease.
—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 June 2026
In addition to mowing high, consider that clover tolerates drought better than some types of grass.
—
David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
6 June 2026
Once established, it can essentially be left alone and tolerates a variety of growing conditions.
—
Helena Madden,
Martha Stewart,
5 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tolerates
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The car-sharing marketplace app lets drivers try out hybrids and EVs before long-term commitment.
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As an aging Albanian nightclub owner, Crowe proves consistently delightful even when the material lets him down.
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Sur La Table accepts kids and teens ages 7 to 17.
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If a jury accepts the defense, it is obligated to convict a defendant of manslaughter, which is punishable by up to 25 years in prison, instead of murder, which carries a potential life sentence.
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Stating that Palestinians are entitled to a country of their own ignores the facts.
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With the job’s high salary, live-in accommodations and her love of children on her mind, Layla ignores Jasmine’s concerns and drives to the family’s estate to meet Zuri.
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Unlike Isabelle in the film, who endures years of illness before her death, her sister is alive and well.
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Fortune’s journey to this point is a bit like the odyssey that the main character in his feature endures over the course of a day in Atlanta.
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Its unusual structure was first identified by a citizen scientist participating in the RAD@home Astronomy Collaboratory, which allows volunteers to review telescope data and flag unusual features that might otherwise be missed.
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Since these healthcare models are often also high-stakes, sovereign compute infrastructure allows organizations to have a higher degree of audibility and observability as a means to ensure high degrees of patient safety and efficacy.
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Using strobes and a long exposure time to allow the maximum amount of available light to hit his lens, Cooley snags about 50 shots of the 20-foot-tall tree, which stands vigil over a street where nearly all the homes burned.
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Attendees can enjoy lively sets before and after each screening from Cinespia’s signature DJs, along with a free photo booth, a wine bar and concession stands throughout the evening.
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If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.
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If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.
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The Department of State, which handles visa applications from abroad, has not released its full 2025 data, but the numbers through September show a similar picture.
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In Kansas City and Independence, each city’s health department enforces the food code while in Kansas, the state’s Department of Agriculture handles inspections.
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“Tolerates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tolerates. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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