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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2
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
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
Key components of authoritarianism include rejecting democratic rules; denying the legitimacy of opponents; tolerating or encouraging political violence; and curtailing the civil liberties of opponents.
—Karrin Vasby Anderson, The Conversation, 10 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
The reward for tolerating winter is spring.
—Chris McKeown, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Sep. 2025
Some patients may have trouble tolerating other blood pressure medications.
—Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2025
Verb
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
Key components of authoritarianism include rejecting democratic rules; denying the legitimacy of opponents; tolerating or encouraging political violence; and curtailing the civil liberties of opponents.
—Karrin Vasby Anderson, The Conversation, 10 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
The reward for tolerating winter is spring.
—Chris McKeown, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Sep. 2025
Some patients may have trouble tolerating other blood pressure medications.
—Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tolerating
Adjective
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Just 14 yards on resigned run plays were, however, according to Pro Football Focus.—
Oliver Thomas,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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As new members have replaced the resigned ones, the board has ramped up focus on policies around LGBTQ+ students, dress codes and health curriculum.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
11 July 2025
Verb
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Avoid using nitrogen-heavy fertilizers, watering the grass more often than needed, or letting the grass get too tall since mowing longer grass means cutting more than ⅓ of the blade.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
22 Sep. 2025
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At first, people were skeptical about letting random Internet users edit articles.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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No, those aren’t the definitions the Eagles are accepting at this point.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
22 Sep. 2025
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Homan was recorded by the FBI in September 2024 accepting a bag with $50,000 in it as part of an undercover FBI operation, according to multiple news reports.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
22 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Star jasmine is moderately salt tolerant but not cold hardy.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
22 Sep. 2025
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For risk-tolerant investors confident in Solana’s long-term prospects, BREA offers a compelling pure-play option.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Since then, Moscow has expanded its drone and missile attacks on Ukrainian cities, while seemingly ignoring his overtures for further dialogue to end the conflict.—
Matthew Bodner,
NBC news,
25 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, films with casts between 41-50 percent people of color grossed far more than the least diverse casts, a commercial reality Hollywood keeps ignoring.—
Rochée Jeffrey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Clever and non-profane tee-to-green commentary should be allowed, just not when a player is standing over his ball.—
Ian O'Connor,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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The discovery renews scrutiny of Bolton’s handling of sensitive national security information and echoes long-standing concerns first raised during a contentious legal battle over his 2020 memoir.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The pawrent, who uses the social media tag @dollythesassysausage, shared the unconventional tactic of tying the lead of their sausage dog, Dolly, to their sibling's dog—an obedient cocker spaniel called Cooper.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Aug. 2025
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The Golem was a powerful, obedient protector, performing tasks and defending the ghetto.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Death penalty appeals would also be required to be adjudicated within two years of filing rather than allowing them to fester in the judicial system.—
Greg Norman , Charles Creitz,
FOXNews.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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For example, Enduraflood panels are designed to be easily removed, allowing wet insulation to be replaced and wood framing to dry before the panels are reinstalled.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Tolerating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tolerating. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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