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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
Surely the acquisition cost of such players would, across the board, be tolerable if the club determines that a short-term boost to its puck-moving options is required.
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Thomas Drance, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
However, amounts less than the tolerable upper intake level of 4,000 IU could also have a negative impact over time.217
Vitamin D supplements may interact with some medications, including diuretics, statins, steroids, and Orlistat (a weight-loss drug).
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 29 Dec. 2024
Oftentimes, experts will use skin numbing or other anesthesia to make the pain more tolerable.
—Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 28 Oct. 2024
Finding an effective but tolerable dose varies tremendously among individuals, and GLP-1 drug prescriptions are incrementally increased over time to help people adjust.
—Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 25 Oct. 2024
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Thomas Drance, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
However, amounts less than the tolerable upper intake level of 4,000 IU could also have a negative impact over time.217
Vitamin D supplements may interact with some medications, including diuretics, statins, steroids, and Orlistat (a weight-loss drug).
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 29 Dec. 2024
Oftentimes, experts will use skin numbing or other anesthesia to make the pain more tolerable.
—Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 28 Oct. 2024
Finding an effective but tolerable dose varies tremendously among individuals, and GLP-1 drug prescriptions are incrementally increased over time to help people adjust.
—Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 25 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for tolerable
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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The phased timeline aims to give manufacturers adequate time to identify and transition to alternative coloring agents.Jesus Mesa, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
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Yet even among artists who have adequate estate planning with legal counsel, Schwartzman has noticed that the many other facets of estate stewardship are rarely breached during an artist’s lifetime.Maddie Klett, ARTnews.com, 14 Jan. 2025
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The timing makes sense: The initial burst of motivation wears off, and the hard work of forming sustainable habits sets in.Jane Hanson, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Member states are working on tackling the need for sustainable, dignified and affordable housing across the Union.Sofia Celeste, WWD, 10 Jan. 2025
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The game also features a non-linear narrative, giving you missions for four distinct factions — not unlike Outlaws —and each one has its own vision for humanity’s future, ultimately deciding on the story’s fate, meaning there’s probably a decent chance there’s plenty of replayability.Matt Gardner, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
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Housing is impacting everyone, even those who are making a decent wage.Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 18 Jan. 2025
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That mindset permanently shifted one fall, when impulsively hacking my near waist-length hair to my chin had an unexpected outcome: The dark, cold months were much more bearable.Grace McCarty, SELF, 7 Jan. 2025
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The ease of forgoing this one article of clothing somehow makes running errands in the winter more bearable.The Editors, Outside Online, 27 Dec. 2024
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This side hustle is beneficial in so many ways, not only in benefiting the organization if your pick is selected, but in reducing unemployment, which is such a satisfactory feeling.Rachel Wells, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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The facility received satisfactory marks during its annual audit, according to the sheriff’s office.Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 3 Jan. 2025
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If Scam Copilot inspires users to learn more about online safety, that’s fine.PCMAG, PCMAG, 16 Jan. 2025
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This unusual formula brings together the richness of fruit and the delicate flower notes. Passport: Explore the finest destinations and experiences around the world in the Forbes Passport newsletter.Laia Farran Graves, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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Unfortunately, despite her best efforts, Cunanan answered correctly and clinched the win with a final score of $19,400.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Bottomless mimosas are only a good value after your fourth mimosa, and most teens are plenty tanked after two.JiJi Lee, The New Yorker, 7 Jan. 2025
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“Tolerable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tolerable. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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