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
ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
Native to East Africa, this drought-tolerant plant doesn't need a lot of attention, tolerating underwatering and a variety of light conditions.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026
For too long, Wyoming has been an outlier in tolerating extreme cruelty toward its wild carnivores.
—Wendy Keefover, Denver Post, 10 Mar. 2026
How can someone build a meaningful life while tolerating discomfort within personal and systemic realities?
—Gwilym Roddick, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
For now, managing adenomyosis means tolerating uncertainty and making informed decisions one step at a time—much like navigating IVF.
—L'oreal Thompson Payton, SELF, 6 Mar. 2026
Once contact occurs, the sensor can detect extremely light touch while also tolerating high pressure.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Mar. 2026
However, some healthcare providers may stop at a lower dose if a patient is losing enough weight and tolerating the medication well, rather than pushing to the maximum.
—Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 26 Feb. 2026
Individuals with sensitive digestive systems, irritable bowel syndrome or difficulty tolerating large amounts of oats may especially need to limit frequency or portion size.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 21 Feb. 2026
Verb
Islamabad has accused the country's Taliban government of tolerating militant groups that are behind attacks in Pakistan.
—ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
Native to East Africa, this drought-tolerant plant doesn't need a lot of attention, tolerating underwatering and a variety of light conditions.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026
For too long, Wyoming has been an outlier in tolerating extreme cruelty toward its wild carnivores.
—Wendy Keefover, Denver Post, 10 Mar. 2026
How can someone build a meaningful life while tolerating discomfort within personal and systemic realities?
—Gwilym Roddick, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
For now, managing adenomyosis means tolerating uncertainty and making informed decisions one step at a time—much like navigating IVF.
—L'oreal Thompson Payton, SELF, 6 Mar. 2026
Once contact occurs, the sensor can detect extremely light touch while also tolerating high pressure.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Mar. 2026
However, some healthcare providers may stop at a lower dose if a patient is losing enough weight and tolerating the medication well, rather than pushing to the maximum.
—Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 26 Feb. 2026
Individuals with sensitive digestive systems, irritable bowel syndrome or difficulty tolerating large amounts of oats may especially need to limit frequency or portion size.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 21 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tolerating
Adjective
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Neither is the machine that, partway through the play, noisily turns the stage into a great berg of foam, which slowly subsumes a resigned Kramer.—
Talya Zax,
The Atlantic,
21 Feb. 2026
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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
Verb
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In the last game, Illinois pulled to a 17-point second-half lead before letting Iowa back in the game.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
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The challenge is balancing future planning with present-day demands without letting the stress compound.—
Kirah Tabourn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In particular, adopting an accepting attitude toward your experiences seems to drive many of the positive effects of mindfulness.—
J. David Creswell,
The Conversation,
31 Mar. 2026
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But the district is accepting broad development proposals through April 9.—
Thomas White,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Those who have already made the landscaping switch to drought-tolerant plants will find this goal much easier.—
The Denver Post Editorial Board,
Denver Post,
26 Mar. 2026
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Ted Rosenberg quit teaching geriatric medicine after 30 years because his employer, the University of British Columbia, was too tolerant.—
Jesse Brown,
The Atlantic,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Some Democrats argue that the cost of ignoring young male voters is higher than the risk of association with Piker.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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But here’s the thing — ignoring your gutters is one of the fastest ways to turn a free weekend project into a budget-wrecking emergency repair.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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Many people were seen standing against a barrier, taking pictures of it.—
Alexa Herrera,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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The result has been chaos in the nation’s airports and a decline in the president’s standing with the American public.—
Jamelle Bouie,
Mercury News,
28 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Her son, Navaraj, is obedient and dutiful.—
Jessica Vantine Birkenholtz,
The Conversation,
24 Mar. 2026
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Tariffs could be 'hard sell' in election year How obedient will the congressional GOP be to Trump in an election year?—
Justin Papp,
CNBC,
23 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Use hooks to hang tablecloths, saving space and allowing the textiles to be part of your display.—
Kelley Bruss,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Winds will be light and skies will be mostly sunny, allowing highs to warm into the upper 70s from Palo Alto to San Jose, with a few 80 degree readings scattered throughout.—
Greg Porter,
San Francisco Chronicle,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Tolerating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tolerating. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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