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
Food-grade silicone tolerates high and low temperatures well and works particularly well for batch cooking and freezer storage.
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Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 6 May 2026
Catmint is a tough plant that tolerates many different conditions as long as the soil is well-draining.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 5 May 2026
This adaptable plant grows well in sandy or heavy clay soil, tolerates soggy spots, and is winter hardy in zones 5 and up.
—Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 1 May 2026
This holly tolerates a wide range of soils and can withstand both drought and flooding.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2026
Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 6 May 2026
Catmint is a tough plant that tolerates many different conditions as long as the soil is well-draining.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 5 May 2026
This adaptable plant grows well in sandy or heavy clay soil, tolerates soggy spots, and is winter hardy in zones 5 and up.
—Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 1 May 2026
This holly tolerates a wide range of soils and can withstand both drought and flooding.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tolerates
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This unique board lets even the most stressed mother unwind by creating beautiful works of art without paint or ink.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
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The startup’s new partnership with Mastercard lets Rain target larger institutions who are already wedded to one payments network, Farooq Malik, cofounder and CEO, told Fortune.—
Ben Weiss,
Fortune,
4 May 2026
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Admission is free; the group accepts donations.—
Eric E. Harrison,
Arkansas Online,
6 May 2026
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Cohen intends to become CEO of the post-merger company if eBay accepts the deal and completes it.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
4 May 2026
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The suggestion that a single day of civic action meaningfully undermines academic progress ignores the broader challenges students and educators face every day — challenges that often require advocacy to address.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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The report ignores antisemitism, said longtime resident Alan Brownstein.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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Keep working in the Mideast, where wages are far higher, hoping that a shaky ceasefire endures; or return to already poor countries where prices have soared because of the conflict.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 May 2026
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But what endures — what people carry with them long after the final out — is something quieter.—
Peter Folan,
Boston Herald,
2 May 2026
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This spring, Minnesota state lawmakers are considering legislation (SF 3769/HF 3609) to further enforce compliance with the 340B program, which allows qualifying medical facilities to buy medications from pharmaceutical companies at a discount.—
Dené K. Dryden,
Twin Cities,
8 May 2026
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The Dare Market app allows people to challenge one another to complete dares for prizes or money, but discourages users from breaking any laws, Perfito said.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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As companies compete for available land on earth and face criticism from neighbors who don’t want to live near data centers, orbiting tech stands to benefit from the absence of neighbors, endless solar power, and cold temperatures that GPUs need.—
Rachyl Jones,
semafor.com,
6 May 2026
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During their stroll, Monroe stands over a subway grate as the whoosh of a passing train blows the skirt of her white halter dress up, a welcome respite from the sweltering heatwave that has gripped the city.—
KC Baker,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
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Another option is to purchase a life insurance policy with a long-term care rider, which permits you to use some or all of the death benefit to cover long-term care.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
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The limited extension permits operational continuity and sharing of critical corporate knowledge.—
Linh Tat,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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This lightweight nylon bag features handles long enough to sit comfortably on your shoulder, a handy exterior pocket, and a top zipper closure to keep all of your belongings secure.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
3 May 2026
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On accountability, the returns and refunds infrastructure already handles error correction, and escalation is largely automated, leaving retailers well-positioned for agentic accountability without a net-new architecture.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
2 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Tolerates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tolerates. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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