as in permitted
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as in allowed
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 accepted
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 tolerated
Michael Glassner and John Pence, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Performative efforts from businesses will no longer be tolerated and walking the talk will become non-negotiable.
—Paul Klein, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Side effects were quite mild and well tolerated.
—New Atlas, 21 Dec. 2024
While warmer temperatures are tolerated during summer days, cranking the thermostat down to ensure proper sleeping conditions is typically preferred.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Dec. 2024
Amoxicillin is also well-tolerated with minimal side effects compared to other antibiotics.
—T'keyah Bazin, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 19 Dec. 2024
The vaccine appears well tolerated and prevents a significant proportion of dengue-1 and dengue-2 illnesses.
—Stephen J. Thomas, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Inertia isn’t tolerated by fan bases, especially when their division competitors — the Dodgers and San Francisco Giants — are signing big names and holding splashy press conferences.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
My understanding has always been that the relic trade is loosely tolerated by the powers that be (many of whom have some pretty choice relics of their own), because one of the sneakiest ways authoritarian societies thrive is by letting their subjects get away with petty rebellions.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 13 Dec. 2024
Verb
For decades, the leaders of both parties had tolerated mind-boggling levels of corruption, waste, and administrative bloat, enabling a culture of profligacy that subsidized the federal bureaucracy and crony capitalists at the expense of hard-working American taxpayers.
—Michael Glassner and John Pence, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Performative efforts from businesses will no longer be tolerated and walking the talk will become non-negotiable.
—Paul Klein, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Side effects were quite mild and well tolerated.
—New Atlas, 21 Dec. 2024
While warmer temperatures are tolerated during summer days, cranking the thermostat down to ensure proper sleeping conditions is typically preferred.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Dec. 2024
Amoxicillin is also well-tolerated with minimal side effects compared to other antibiotics.
—T'keyah Bazin, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 19 Dec. 2024
The vaccine appears well tolerated and prevents a significant proportion of dengue-1 and dengue-2 illnesses.
—Stephen J. Thomas, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Inertia isn’t tolerated by fan bases, especially when their division competitors — the Dodgers and San Francisco Giants — are signing big names and holding splashy press conferences.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
My understanding has always been that the relic trade is loosely tolerated by the powers that be (many of whom have some pretty choice relics of their own), because one of the sneakiest ways authoritarian societies thrive is by letting their subjects get away with petty rebellions.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 13 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tolerated
Verb
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The court ruled that the judges presiding over the final should not have accepted the inquiry because Landi’s request came four seconds after the one-minute deadline to submit it.—
Tess DeMeyer,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
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In an ode to the deliciously erotic scene in Babygirl, Kidman accepted the NBR Award for best actress for her starring performance and marked the occasion by chugging a glass of milk.—
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
8 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Limits to what is permissible For those who engage in BDSM, there are limits to what is permissible, said a longtime member of the BDSM community known professionally as Imperatrix Nox.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2025
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Alligator is permissible to eat on Fridays during Lent, the archbishop of New Orleans told an inquisitive parishioner who once sent a letter to the religious leader seeking clarification, according to the Catholic News Agency.—
Peter Burke,
Fox News,
14 Mar. 2025
Verb
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After several hours of questioning, Woodward was not charged and allowed to leave.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
3 Jan. 2025
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While colder temperatures are more conducive to poor air quality, a stable atmosphere with no precipitation has allowed holiday air pollution from fireworks and fireplaces to linger over the Valley.—
Hayleigh Evans,
The Arizona Republic,
3 Jan. 2025
Verb
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However, in a family business that’s endured for over a century, the past occasionally makes a resurgence.—
Erik Trinidad,
Smithsonian Magazine,
27 Dec. 2024
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Another well-wisher, 73-year-old Karen Maclean, who has endured cancer for over 20 years, shared a heartfelt exchange with both Kate and King Charles.—
Erin Hill,
People.com,
26 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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But many Republicans still back Ukraine, and have been skeptical about Putin agreeing to an acceptable deal.—
Laura Kelly,
The Hill,
31 Mar. 2025
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Context: Ever since two-time Super Bowl champ Ben Roethlisberger retired in 2022, the team has failed to field a QB that has provided acceptable consistency.—
Ryan Deto,
Axios,
31 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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This ensures that only authorized personnel can modify critical information and prevents security breaches.—
Stéphane Donzé,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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Westfalia’s latest model will hit authorized dealers, which can be found on the company’s website, soon.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
13 Mar. 2025
Verb
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An anterior cruciate ligament injury sustained in 2019 did not adversely impact on his progress.—
Felipe Cardenas,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
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This is the second season Dell sustained a serious injury.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Tolerated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tolerated. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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