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
Camila Domonoske, NPR, 9 Apr. 2026
While all the common camellia species make a fine hedge, the species Camellia sasanqua has the advantage of tolerating both full sun and partial shade.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
Islamabad has accused the country's Taliban government of tolerating militant groups that are behind attacks in Pakistan.
—ABC News, 27 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
Verb
Investors aren't tolerating that anymore.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 9 Apr. 2026
While all the common camellia species make a fine hedge, the species Camellia sasanqua has the advantage of tolerating both full sun and partial shade.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
Islamabad has accused the country's Taliban government of tolerating militant groups that are behind attacks in Pakistan.
—ABC News, 27 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
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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Her booking photo shows a woman with a tousled bun, hollow cheeks and a resigned expression.—
Raheem Hosseini,
San Francisco Chronicle,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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During public comment, resident Ramon Chavoya expressed frustrations with the county and Board Chair Peggy Price for letting the project progress.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Apr. 2026
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This pull between holding on and letting go, between wanting time to slow down and knowing it never will.—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
11 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Asian Future section, a competitive strand for first, second or third features from emerging directors across Asia and the Middle East, is also accepting entries.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
14 Apr. 2026
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The personal is accepting, which was a complete note of surprise.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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By combining the material with airy grasses and perennials, Grace has designed a soft-looking, drought-tolerant space that's also easygoing.—
Elizabeth Jardina,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Apr. 2026
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Look for heat- and drought-tolerant heirloom varieties like ‘Rattlesnake’ and ‘Mbombo’ that are still productive during dry conditions.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
18 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Separate video from Washington shows House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries ignoring a CNN reporter’s question about what should happen with Cherfilus-McCormick.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
14 Apr. 2026
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In that 2024 series, the Wolves used Rudy Gobert as a roving rim protector while ignoring Aaron Gordon in the corner.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
13 Apr. 2026
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This imbalance is one of the main hurdles still standing.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Apr. 2026
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Preliminary investigation indicated that an unknown offender pulled out a gun and shot into a crowd of people who were standing outside, hitting three of them.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Just think of all those vacant Madonnas, structurally perfect compositions, and obedient daydreams of antiquity.—
Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Always obedient, Agnes happily welcomes Daisy despite Shu’s warnings.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Connor Ingram made 11 saves, allowing only Ty Mueller's first career goal.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Custom metallic-textile curtains are used to help filter light and protect sensitive works, while allowing subtle changes throughout the day and seasons to shape the viewing experience.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Tolerating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tolerating. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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