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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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
Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2026
Child psychiatrist and Yale School of Medicine professor Yann Poncin previously told USA TODAY that over time, technology exposure rewires the brain to expect instant gratification, depleting the brain’s cognitive patience and threshold for tolerating frustration in the process.
—Rachel Hale, USA Today, 4 Feb. 2026
Specifically, kids this age are developing key emotional regulation skills, such as tolerating disappointment, embarrassment, as well as frustration and anger.
—Liz Regalia, Parents, 31 Jan. 2026
This method is used for those who have difficulty tolerating retinols and need a slower acclimation process.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 28 Jan. 2026
Adaptive regulation involves noticing your emotions, tolerating them and integrating them into a coherent sense of self.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
The officers accused the government of politicizing the armed forces and tolerating the presence of Colombian guerrilla groups and Cuban military personnel on Venezuelan soil.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 17 Jan. 2026
In its complaint, the EEOC alleged Tesla violated federal law by tolerating widespread racial harassment of its Black employees at the Fremont, California manufacturing plant from 2015 through the filing of the lawsuit in September 2023.
—Andrea Guzmán, Austin American Statesman, 15 Jan. 2026
The United States is apparently tolerating having Rodríguez in charge, for now.
—Mary Triny Mena, CNN Money, 5 Jan. 2026
Verb
Plants are heat and drought tolerant once established, and grow well in coastal gardens, tolerating salt spray, wind, and even deer.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2026
Child psychiatrist and Yale School of Medicine professor Yann Poncin previously told USA TODAY that over time, technology exposure rewires the brain to expect instant gratification, depleting the brain’s cognitive patience and threshold for tolerating frustration in the process.
—Rachel Hale, USA Today, 4 Feb. 2026
Specifically, kids this age are developing key emotional regulation skills, such as tolerating disappointment, embarrassment, as well as frustration and anger.
—Liz Regalia, Parents, 31 Jan. 2026
This method is used for those who have difficulty tolerating retinols and need a slower acclimation process.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 28 Jan. 2026
Adaptive regulation involves noticing your emotions, tolerating them and integrating them into a coherent sense of self.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
The officers accused the government of politicizing the armed forces and tolerating the presence of Colombian guerrilla groups and Cuban military personnel on Venezuelan soil.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 17 Jan. 2026
In its complaint, the EEOC alleged Tesla violated federal law by tolerating widespread racial harassment of its Black employees at the Fremont, California manufacturing plant from 2015 through the filing of the lawsuit in September 2023.
—Andrea Guzmán, Austin American Statesman, 15 Jan. 2026
The United States is apparently tolerating having Rodríguez in charge, for now.
—Mary Triny Mena, CNN Money, 5 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tolerating
Adjective
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The album’s 20 songs are the resigned and rueful sound of him making amends with his obscurity, and his larger place in the universe.—
Jayson Greene,
Pitchfork,
14 Jan. 2026
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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
Verb
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Experiential businesses and live events are letting customers find camaraderie by hating in-person.—
Julian Torres,
CNN Money,
14 Feb. 2026
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Mostly, however, Gee’s sophisticated, stealthily moving film folds any bursts of emotion into its exquisitely dark shadows, letting Evans’ limpid but heartsore music do most of the weeping.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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According to Schmidt, who speaks Chinese and had chosen to intern at a Chinese company during college instead of accepting an early offer from Coinbase, Dragonfly still maintains a strong Asia presence, though its investments in the region have gone down over the years.—
Leo Schwartz,
Fortune,
17 Feb. 2026
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After happily accepting, some made their way to chit chat at a circular bar adorned with cascading rose towers.—
Avon Dorsey,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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SunPatiens are the most sun-tolerant and wilt-resistant of all.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
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Sun-tolerant coleus in patio pots.—
Neil Sperry,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Feb. 2026
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This authoritarian apparatus has relied on mass killings to ensure its survival while ignoring the basic and inalienable rights of citizens—including the fundamental right to seek change in the political system.—
Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
17 Feb. 2026
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Similar to Gray’s case, the Crumbleys were charged for ignoring warning signs that their children could be capable of violence and allowing their children access to guns.—
Jozsef Papp,
AJC.com,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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From a group of officers standing about 30 yards away, on the other side of a Dumpster, came a tear gas canister, which one of the group tried to kick away.—
Natasha Korecki,
NBC news,
14 Feb. 2026
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The long-standing challenge of smart fibers For years, researchers have tried to make smart fibers—materials that change shape when exposed to electricity, light, heat, or changes in acidity.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The audience would do well to stay attuned to this goal — and how obedient Nat is willing to be.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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The Intelligence Age doesn’t require obedient workers.—
Michael Ashley,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Rather than allowing a single hero product to dominate, Safdie expanded the narrative across collections, pushing further into tailoring and Old Hollywood references.—
Amy Francombe,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2026
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Beyond the suite, much of the campus is also accessible, allowing all guests to enjoy the desert grounds and amenities with ease.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Tolerating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tolerating. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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