1
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
But Sleepy Ride has held up to many intercontinental flights and made my experiences therein much more tolerable.
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Katie Akin, Southern Living, 12 July 2025
The shift in climate also means more frequent severe weather events and more tolerable conditions for invasive species to thrive in the state.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 8 July 2025
Side effects can vary, too, sometimes making one medication more tolerable than the another.
—Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 1 July 2025
Each factor is then assigned a rating as acceptable, tolerable, uncomfortable, undesirable or intolerable.
—Duncan Madden, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
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Katie Akin, Southern Living, 12 July 2025
The shift in climate also means more frequent severe weather events and more tolerable conditions for invasive species to thrive in the state.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 8 July 2025
Side effects can vary, too, sometimes making one medication more tolerable than the another.
—Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 1 July 2025
Each factor is then assigned a rating as acceptable, tolerable, uncomfortable, undesirable or intolerable.
—Duncan Madden, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tolerable
Adjective
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Waiting for the movie to come to Racine, Wisconsin, didn’t seem endurable.—
Michael Phillips,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2025
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Those intimate pauses are more endurable than the film’s particularly unfunny comic centerpiece, in which the men venture into a nightclub to meet with a generic, coke-addled magnate.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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However, other people who lived in the area said their wireless coverage was adequate and did not think constructing a new tower was necessary.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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For minimalists, a smaller organizer will be adequate and less obtrusive.—
Jamie Fischer,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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Upcycling furniture with leftover paint, embracing sustainable choices, and making emotionally resonant design decisions are all part of this ongoing evolution.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 July 2025
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But the real prize lies ahead: a future where manufacturers can respond to change with agility, drive sustainable growth, and empower their people like never before.—
Richard Howells,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
Adjective
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Jimenez is a decent prospect to send to a division foe in exchange for a rental pitcher and a glorified project in Dobnak.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
29 July 2025
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Just the nicest, most talented, and most decent kid around.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
29 July 2025
Adjective
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The ultra-comfy skirt is made with an elastic waistband and crafted from stretchy, breathable fabric that makes the summer heat far more bearable, and it’s made with dual slits that won’t restrict your range of motion while facilitating air flow with every step.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
9 July 2025
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Even if loneliness persists, these supports can make a painful situation more bearable.—
Sophie Okolo,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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One factor that now seems to ensure a satisfactory resolution for both parties is the resurrection of the NFL’s interest in taking an equity stake in ESPN, rumors of which first began circulating in early 2024.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
25 July 2025
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The plane’s fuel was tested and found to be of satisfactory quality, and no significant bird activity is observed in the vicinity of the flight path, according to the report.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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In this way, the image captures both the bright corona, visible from Earth only during a total solar eclipse, as well as fine details that standard exposures would miss.—
Carlyn Kranking,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 July 2025
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Experts believe that rice played a role in rituals that were performed in the cave, which also included fine pottery, shell pendants and ornaments.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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Despite that, the Lyriq-V’s looks, comfort and features are as good as anything on the road.—
Mark Phelan,
Freep.com,
31 July 2025
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The cocktails are classic and the wine list is so good that it's been lauded by Wine Spectator magazine.—
Keith Pandolfi,
The Enquirer,
31 July 2025
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“Tolerable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tolerable. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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