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as in endurable
capable of being endured
stubbing your toe is at least a more tolerable pain than breaking your foot
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as in adequate
of a level of quality that meets one's needs or standards
the accommodations are tolerable though not exactly luxurious
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Recent Examples of tolerable
For some voters, the deluge is tolerable—like Kamala Harris supporter Robyn Beyah, who embraces the messages as part of her involvement.
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Nina Turner, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
Long walks and runs — which almost always aggravate the heels, knees, and lower back — were noticeably more tolerable with these inserts.
—Shannon Ullman, Verywell Health, 10 Oct. 2024
A certain level of automation is tolerable in the dockworker industry, according to some European and U.S. union officials.
—Doyinsola Oladipo, USA TODAY, 5 Oct. 2024
While niacinamide has natural anti-inflammatory properties, making the retinol more tolerable, the formula is best for those who've used retinol in their body routine to some extent—or who are patient enough to use it every few days.
—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2024
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Nina Turner, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
Long walks and runs — which almost always aggravate the heels, knees, and lower back — were noticeably more tolerable with these inserts.
—Shannon Ullman, Verywell Health, 10 Oct. 2024
A certain level of automation is tolerable in the dockworker industry, according to some European and U.S. union officials.
—Doyinsola Oladipo, USA TODAY, 5 Oct. 2024
While niacinamide has natural anti-inflammatory properties, making the retinol more tolerable, the formula is best for those who've used retinol in their body routine to some extent—or who are patient enough to use it every few days.
—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tolerable
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But for the past few weeks, it's made being trapped on the couch much more endurable, and even enjoyable, for me and my family.Adrienne So, WIRED, 1 Apr. 2020
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But Russo understands the appeal, even the necessity, of those absurd affections that exceed all reason and make the travails of human life endurable.Ron Charles, Washington Post, 18 July 2023
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Ouster's liquidity remains adequate with cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments totaling $153.8 million as of September 30, 2024.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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This could present a problem for coverage and access given that in its review of the evidence, an Institute for Clinical and Economic Review panel voted 10-2 that the current evidence is adequate to show a net health benefit when compared to Abilify. MORE FOR YOU Trump Vs.Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Cathy: The leading motivation was access to sustainable meat.Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
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Capstone Companies is exploring the development or acquisition of a new business line, with a focus on generating sustainable revenues.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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While its mono sound is decent, the lack of physical playback controls and auxiliary input might be limiting for some users.Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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Jazz voters recently flexing their muscles in the generals, with awards for Jon Batiste and Samara Joy, means André could have a decent chance at a second AOTY trophy.Justin Curto, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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With matchmaking times sometimes running above five minutes, this should make the wait a little more bearable.Mike Stubbs, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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Complete with rocks, a rake, a rover, and rust-orange sand, this desk toy will make his slowest days so much more bearable.Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 7 Oct. 2024
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Please note that many of these AI tools offer free plans (which are limited but may be perfectly satisfactory depending on your current needs).Rachel Wells, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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The expert committee offered some explanations such as a systematic difference between those who did and did not participate in the polls, but ultimately felt none of them was completely satisfactory.Karlyn Bowman, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
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While his mom and dad knew something was wrong, doctors said Elijah was fine — then he was diagnosed with a brain tumor.Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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But, in the final moments of season 5, episode 6, it is revealed that while Nancy's lump was fine, the same could not be said for Tommy, who got tested in solidarity.Patrick Gomez, EW.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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They are gone, presumably for good, a full 21 months before the end of Lo’s two-year lease.Suzanne Seggerman, Curbed, 14 Nov. 2024
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Small Pockets of Cover Similarly, other small pockets of cover can be good, too.Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
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“Tolerable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tolerable. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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