as in resigned
receiving or enduring without offering resistance
old pictures of a graciously tolerating father letting his young children climb all over him
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1
as in letting
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 accepting
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 tolerating
Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
The result is a lower threshold for tolerating frustration, and a harder time focusing in the classroom.
—Rachel Hale, USA Today, 16 Oct. 2025
And while European diplomats were for many years eager to court Vučić, even tolerating hedging tactics that saw Serbia expand ties with Russia and China, that changed amid the president’s response to months of protest.
—Hanna Begić, The Conversation, 29 Sep. 2025
The future will not be secured by tolerating lies or retreating into despair.
—Carolyn McKinney, Boston Herald, 22 Sep. 2025
People end up tolerating less-than-great environments to keep their paychecks.
—Big Think, 22 Sep. 2025
Underlying these views is an unspoken reorientation of the Fed's mandate, moving away from its statutory dual focus on stable prices and maximum employment toward policies that prioritize economic growth, potentially tolerating higher inflation to drive expansion.
—Bob Haber, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Shumard oaks are fast growing and incredibly adaptable, tolerating drought, wind, and urban conditions including pollution.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2025
Trump has said that those duties are to hold those nations accountable for tolerating the flow of the deadly drug fentanyl into the United States.
—Dan Mangan, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
Self respect/love is a strong virtue, tolerating belittling is toxic.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
The result is a lower threshold for tolerating frustration, and a harder time focusing in the classroom.
—Rachel Hale, USA Today, 16 Oct. 2025
And while European diplomats were for many years eager to court Vučić, even tolerating hedging tactics that saw Serbia expand ties with Russia and China, that changed amid the president’s response to months of protest.
—Hanna Begić, The Conversation, 29 Sep. 2025
The future will not be secured by tolerating lies or retreating into despair.
—Carolyn McKinney, Boston Herald, 22 Sep. 2025
People end up tolerating less-than-great environments to keep their paychecks.
—Big Think, 22 Sep. 2025
Underlying these views is an unspoken reorientation of the Fed's mandate, moving away from its statutory dual focus on stable prices and maximum employment toward policies that prioritize economic growth, potentially tolerating higher inflation to drive expansion.
—Bob Haber, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Shumard oaks are fast growing and incredibly adaptable, tolerating drought, wind, and urban conditions including pollution.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2025
Trump has said that those duties are to hold those nations accountable for tolerating the flow of the deadly drug fentanyl into the United States.
—Dan Mangan, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tolerating
Adjective
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When legends who have left the public eye or dealt with illness pass away, there’s a sort of resigned expectation, but that wasn’t the case with Keaton, who worked all the way to the end before dying at 79.—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
14 Oct. 2025
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The Cowboys are only .500, and the expectations for this team from their resigned fan base are so low that a playoff appearance will qualify as a good year.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Instead of letting that hold her back, Valancy chooses to be open about her feelings instead.—
Sophie Caldwell,
CNBC,
10 Nov. 2025
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Instead of doing multiple loads at once and letting clean clothes pile up, focus on one load at a time.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Spoken by Milan to Allura while waiting for STI tests from a doctor supposedly not accepting new patients before 2040.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Nov. 2025
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Last night, at the annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Cleveland, Ohio, the White Stripes were inducted by Iggy Pop, with Jack White accepting the honor on behalf of the duo.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
9 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Ordinary members of the Communist Party helped make the US a more tolerant, more democratic society—and put pressure on liberals to dismantle barriers between people deemed worthy of government help and those who were not.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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Farmers also need varieties that are heat tolerant.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Wrapped in a blanked on the sofa, binging reruns of The Oprah Show on YouTube and gleefully ignoring emails all morning is my idea of heaven.—
Jackie Fields,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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On July 4, after Zane confessed to feeling guilty about ignoring more texts from his family members, the chatbot offered to help Zane craft a terse message to them.—
Allison Gordon,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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In 2025, protesters were not just rejecting oligarchic rot, but also reaffirming their long-standing frustration over India’s role in sustaining it.—
MUHIB RAHMAN,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Nov. 2025
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Foraging for black walnuts is a long-standing tradition in the Ozarks, providing extra cash for harvesters and connecting people with the outdoors.—
Randy Moll,
Arkansas Online,
11 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The obedient Tessa has been tasked with capturing the Kalisk and bringing it back to the Weyland-Yutani corporation.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
4 Nov. 2025
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Back home, Judomaster was as obedient to authority as Chris is.—
Matt Zoller Seitz,
Vulture,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Athos Bulcão Foundation Dedicated to preserving the legacy of Brazilian artist Athos Bulcão, the Athos Bulcão Foundation serves as both a museum and a shop, allowing visitors to take a piece inspired by his style home.—
Greyson Ferguson,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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But when homeowners agreed, a notary would come with a multipage contract in confusing language, the AG’s office said, and the notary would pressure homeowners to sign immediately without allowing time for review.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Tolerating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tolerating. Accessed 1 Dec. 2025.
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