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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of tolerates
Agapanthus hails from sunny Southern Africa and tolerates full sun to partial sun conditions.
—
Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 7 May 2026
Food-grade silicone tolerates high and low temperatures well and works particularly well for batch cooking and freezer storage.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 6 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
Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 7 May 2026
Food-grade silicone tolerates high and low temperatures well and works particularly well for batch cooking and freezer storage.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 6 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
Verb
-
The system also produces a digital twin of the accelerator, a real-time virtual model that lets researchers test changes without touching the live machine.—
Deena Theresa,
Interesting Engineering,
18 May 2026
-
Modern technology lets pitchers experiment with grips and spins to create gnarly movement and ambush batters with off-speed action.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
Verb
-
In light of her public embarrassment, her author father, Greg, accepts a position as a visiting lecturer on campus to be close to his daughter in her time of need.—
Leigh Nordstrom,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
-
No honest measure of Jewish teachings accepts the distancing of religious interests from communal concerns.—
Joshua M. Davidson,
New York Daily News,
11 May 2026
Verb
-
Criminalization also ignores the realities of mental health and poverty.—
Shianne LeClaire,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
-
One brave man ignores a greeting.—
Sophie Monks Kaufman,
IndieWire,
16 May 2026
Verb
-
The city itself is an argument about time, about what gets built and what endures and what disappears.—
Melanie Subin,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
-
To this day, the palace endures as one of the most important historical sites on Oahu.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
Verb
-
For instance, as my soft secondaries and the receivers who’ll benefit most from them in fantasy football article detailed, this system grades a defensive back who allows a low yards per attempt (YPA) total but a high PPR fantasy points per game (FPPG) total as a favorable matchup.—
KC Joyner,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
-
Going for a slightly longer take on a bob that hits below the chin (and perhaps even grazes toward your shoulders) allows all the polish and charm of a bob, while letting natural texture give a breezy, airy look that requires minimal work.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
15 May 2026
Verb
-
McGoff recommends structuring the rest of your answer using the STAR format, which stands for situation, task, action and result.—
Sophie Caldwell,
CNBC,
13 May 2026
-
An armed Senate security guard stands at the entrance to the Senate building in Manila on May 13, 2026 after gunshots were heard inside the Senate building.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
Verb
-
If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
18 May 2026
-
Current law permits officers who receive waivers to continue working until age 60, despite the standard mandatory retirement age of 57 or after 20 years of service, whichever comes later.—
Rena Rowe,
The Washington Examiner,
15 May 2026
Verb
-
Downstairs at The Landing, the Food Hall handles the group's picky eaters with pizza, burgers, and wraps, all without a reservation.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
-
Ask how the platform handles episodic memory (what happened, with replay), semantic memory grounded in the ontology (so meaning does not drift between agents) and procedural memory expressed as versioned, testable skills and MCP tools.—
Shailesh Manjrekar,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Tolerates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tolerates. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
