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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1
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
Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
Instead of being about a bunch of observers helplessly tolerating their peculiar friend, the sketch became an absurd illustration of the way groupthink manifests.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 15 Dec. 2024
This trend is exacerbated by the talent shortage, which has led to more leniency in tolerating poor behavior to avoid employee turnover.
—Matthias Clesle, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
This involves not just tolerating risk-taking but actively rewarding it.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
Lemerand told the school board that its policy of not tolerating hateful or disrespectful words was hypocritical, and brought up the treatment of the former custodian at the game.
—Frank Vaisvilas, Journal Sentinel, 5 Oct. 2024
For heart failure, this means increasing or decreasing doses of fluid pills (diuretics) and other medications, based on symptoms and how well the person is tolerating therapy.
—Angela Ryan Lee, Verywell Health, 3 Oct. 2024
For too long, too many policymakers have favored appeasement of Iran, tolerating Iran’s murderous terrorism.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, TIME, 2 Oct. 2024
Verb
Thank you for tolerating a strange British idiot.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
Instead of being about a bunch of observers helplessly tolerating their peculiar friend, the sketch became an absurd illustration of the way groupthink manifests.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 15 Dec. 2024
This trend is exacerbated by the talent shortage, which has led to more leniency in tolerating poor behavior to avoid employee turnover.
—Matthias Clesle, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
This involves not just tolerating risk-taking but actively rewarding it.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
Lemerand told the school board that its policy of not tolerating hateful or disrespectful words was hypocritical, and brought up the treatment of the former custodian at the game.
—Frank Vaisvilas, Journal Sentinel, 5 Oct. 2024
For heart failure, this means increasing or decreasing doses of fluid pills (diuretics) and other medications, based on symptoms and how well the person is tolerating therapy.
—Angela Ryan Lee, Verywell Health, 3 Oct. 2024
For too long, too many policymakers have favored appeasement of Iran, tolerating Iran’s murderous terrorism.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, TIME, 2 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tolerating
Adjective
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Some of the more jarring sequences remain amusing despite their brashness: At one point, for example, Mickey narrates a shocking vignette—about a psychopath on Earth who printed multiple copies of himself to carry out grisly murders—with the resigned, wary tone of an office worker.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
7 Mar. 2025
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The goat had a resigned look in her eyes as the rancher pressed her udder and aimed a stream of milk into a tall cup.—
Daniel Hernandez,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2025
Verb
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But the Pole tightened when on the front foot in two baseline exchanges, moving forward at the wrong time and letting Fritz move out in front.—
James Hansen,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
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The Wolves did not score for the first 4 minutes, 32 seconds of the quarter, letting a five-point deficit swell to 18 points.—
Jon Krawczynski,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Patient demand increases should inspire us to rethink traditional staffing models and apply a balanced approach to accepting change in healthcare delivery.—
Corey Scurlock,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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And yet, despite accepting the reality of the injury and what lies ahead of him, Moe Wagner searched for the good in the situation while keeping a smile on his face Monday.—
Jason Beede,
Orlando Sentinel,
23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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For instance, if a somewhat dry season is predicted, the farmer can choose to plant more drought tolerant varieties or hybrids.—
Steven Savage,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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Some have been bred to be more tolerant of cold or heat, or will take more or less time to reach maturity.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2025
Verb
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See video … WATCH RAYMOND ARROYO – Biden rewarded murderers while ignoring the innocent and their families.—
Fox News,
Fox News,
24 Dec. 2024
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But should investors really be ignoring small caps in 2025?—
Bret Kenwell,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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His oxygen tank sat at his knees like an obedient mastiff.—
Brandon Taylor,
The Atlantic,
4 Jan. 2025
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Anyone who meets the gentle, obedient boy would never call him that.—
Bebe Hodges,
USA TODAY,
15 Nov. 2024
Verb
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The 'zebra striping' trend, where individuals alternate between alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, is gaining traction, allowing people to enjoy the social aspect of drinking while maintaining balance.—
Amber Love Bond,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Aligned with the growing focus on sustainability, the trend seems to be shifting toward highlighting the inherent qualities of base spirits, allowing their natural flavors to shine rather than masking them with overly complex or confusing ingredients.—
Amber Love Bond,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Beyond any surface-level familiarity, this process can create meaningful and enduring relationships that can open doors, provide mentorship and help build exponential growth in careers and finances.—
Sanjay Sehgal,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Chris O'Neill builds and scales enduring companies.—
Chris O'Neill,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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“Tolerating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tolerating. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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