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
Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
Instead of being about a bunch of observers helplessly tolerating their peculiar friend, the sketch became an absurd illustration of the way groupthink manifests.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 15 Dec. 2024
This trend is exacerbated by the talent shortage, which has led to more leniency in tolerating poor behavior to avoid employee turnover.
—Matthias Clesle, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
This involves not just tolerating risk-taking but actively rewarding it.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
Lemerand told the school board that its policy of not tolerating hateful or disrespectful words was hypocritical, and brought up the treatment of the former custodian at the game.
—Frank Vaisvilas, Journal Sentinel, 5 Oct. 2024
For heart failure, this means increasing or decreasing doses of fluid pills (diuretics) and other medications, based on symptoms and how well the person is tolerating therapy.
—Angela Ryan Lee, Verywell Health, 3 Oct. 2024
For too long, too many policymakers have favored appeasement of Iran, tolerating Iran’s murderous terrorism.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, TIME, 2 Oct. 2024
Verb
Thank you for tolerating a strange British idiot.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
Instead of being about a bunch of observers helplessly tolerating their peculiar friend, the sketch became an absurd illustration of the way groupthink manifests.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 15 Dec. 2024
This trend is exacerbated by the talent shortage, which has led to more leniency in tolerating poor behavior to avoid employee turnover.
—Matthias Clesle, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
This involves not just tolerating risk-taking but actively rewarding it.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
Lemerand told the school board that its policy of not tolerating hateful or disrespectful words was hypocritical, and brought up the treatment of the former custodian at the game.
—Frank Vaisvilas, Journal Sentinel, 5 Oct. 2024
For heart failure, this means increasing or decreasing doses of fluid pills (diuretics) and other medications, based on symptoms and how well the person is tolerating therapy.
—Angela Ryan Lee, Verywell Health, 3 Oct. 2024
For too long, too many policymakers have favored appeasement of Iran, tolerating Iran’s murderous terrorism.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, TIME, 2 Oct. 2024
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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For the time being, Pritzker is letting his existing pension-reform proposal speak for itself.—
David Greising,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2025
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When opting out becomes convenient, as easy as letting a contract expire, people are more likely to take it.—
Ruhama Wolle,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The administration has tried other novel ways to remove immigrants and pressure their home countries into accepting them.—
Albert Sun,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2025
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Soriano, who awaits sentencing, also previously pleaded guilty to accepting gifts from another defense contractor, Cambridge International Systems Inc.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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With Substack likely to remain tolerant of such content, CEP will continue monitoring how extremist groups use Substack to expand their movements, Fisher-Birch confirmed.—
Ryan Whitwam,
ArsTechnica,
30 July 2025
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The postwar order had once been more tolerant of ambiguity in international rules and institutions.—
STACIE E. GODDARD,
Foreign Affairs,
28 July 2025
Verb
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FedEx — The stock gained more than 1% after Jefferies upgraded FedEx to buy from hold, saying investors are ignoring the cost-cutting efforts at the packing and shipping company that will continue to drive earnings growth regardless of the macroeconomic challenges.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
24 Mar. 2025
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Yet there’s no ignoring the fact that the Rockies would’ve loved to have Brito penciled in as their second baseman this year.—
Daniel R. Epstein,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The Guthrie family cowers in obedient fear of its brooding patriarch (Peter Mullan).—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
5 Aug. 2025
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Hana must suppress her considerate and obedient nature or her destiny will be as dark as the solar eclipse.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
23 July 2025
Verb
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Listen to this article The usual sales pitch for working from home has been that the job can get done just as effectively outside the office, boosting morale and allowing employees to manage other commitments while meeting and even exceeding their professional responsibilities.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
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The first came from a wide free kick, which Spurs dealt with ineffectively, allowing Rayan Ait-Nouri an uncontested volley from the edge of the box.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
Verb
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For the past four months, The Pitt has shown why medical television shows have an enduring appeal.—
Annabel Gutterman,
Time,
11 Apr. 2025
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The mariachi singer — who died in 2021 — remains one of Mexico’s most celebrated musical figures, and his induction into the Registry further solidifies his enduring legacy.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Tolerating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tolerating. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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