1
as in to let
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 to endure
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 tolerate
If putting plants in your shower, make sure your plant can tolerate high humidity.
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Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2025
For example, some people cannot tolerate dairy products and need to avoid them in their diet.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Ld, Health, 31 Mar. 2025
These failures in governance, which would never be tolerated in the private sector, have one thing in common – the absence of serious consideration of present realities or downstream effects.
—Jon Coupal, Oc Register, 31 Mar. 2025
Don’t Hesitate to Prune Significantly Butterfly bush tolerates extreme pruning with ease.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Mar. 2025
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Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2025
For example, some people cannot tolerate dairy products and need to avoid them in their diet.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Ld, Health, 31 Mar. 2025
These failures in governance, which would never be tolerated in the private sector, have one thing in common – the absence of serious consideration of present realities or downstream effects.
—Jon Coupal, Oc Register, 31 Mar. 2025
Don’t Hesitate to Prune Significantly Butterfly bush tolerates extreme pruning with ease.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tolerate
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And those who benefit from the status quo won’t let go easily.—
David Greising,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2025
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Addressing media speculation about her personal life, as well as her past and present relationships, Grande lets listeners in to her inner psyche and turmoil more explicitly than ever.—
Brendan Le,
People.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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In response to mounting international pressure, Maduro’s administration has sought to project confidence, insisting that Venezuela can endure the latest wave of U.S. economic measures.—
Antonio Maria Delgado,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2025
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This movie captures the story that inspired extraordinary generosity and a legacy that endures today through every student and graduate of our school.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2025
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Jena, Louisiana — An immigration judge in Louisiana on Friday allowed the Trump administration to move forward with its effort to deport Columbia University activist Mahmoud Khalil, upholding one of the deportation grounds cited by the government.—
Camilo Montoya-Galvez,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025
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The June timing allows the studios taking part to show off their new wares soon after the LA Screenings in May, with many of the CEE buyers not making the trip to the U.S. and waiting to see the new U.S. shows closer to home.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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Additionally, about 75,000 federal workers accepted offers to quit in return for receiving pay and benefits until September 30.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
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Most players would gladly accept his 2025 record, no questions asked, yet his seven-win 2024 season make this year seems rather ordinary.—
Bob Spear,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Apr. 2025
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Though last Friday’s March jobs release was better than expected, with an increase in 228,000 jobs according to the nonfarm payroll report, it was widely ignored as old news due to the tariff implementation.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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Pedro Pascal isn't ignoring an obvious parallel between himself and his character in the HBO series The Last of Us.—
Arabella Hau,
People.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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Johnson stands to gain politically from standing up to a president who is deeply unpopular in liberal Chicago.—
Alice Yin,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025
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But as things currently stand with the iconic Marvel villain and apparently complicated rights issues, D’Onofrio (nor anyone else) cannot play Kingpin in a feature film.—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
4 Apr. 2025
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The Court does not express an opinion on whether the Alien Enemies Act actually permits Trump to deport anyone.—
Ian Millhiser,
Vox,
8 Apr. 2025
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Under former trade agreements, China committed to releasing 34 foreign films per year under revenue-share terms, with overseas studios permitted to a 25 percent share of ticket sales.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Apr. 2025
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The environmental health center had also handled a variety of other issues like cruise ship outbreak investigations, which are now reeling from significant layoffs.—
Sarah Lynch Baldwin,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025
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The bulbs are durable and waterproof, able to handle extreme heat and cold.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Tolerate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tolerate. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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