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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
Compared with the shocks of the COVID-19 lockdowns, a trade rupture with the United States would be a tolerable disruption.
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Zongyuan Zoe Liu, Foreign Affairs, 29 Apr. 2025
The medication proved to be as safe and tolerable as injectable GLP-1 drugs.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 21 Apr. 2025
The drug first underwent human trials in 2023, where it was found to be safe and tolerable among patients, and reduced Lp(a) to undetectable levels for nearly one year.
—Jamie Ducharme, Health, 14 Apr. 2025
The case occurred in a dose optimization trial, aimed at finding the highest tolerable dose in a short amount of time.
—Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 14 Apr. 2025
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Zongyuan Zoe Liu, Foreign Affairs, 29 Apr. 2025
The medication proved to be as safe and tolerable as injectable GLP-1 drugs.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 21 Apr. 2025
The drug first underwent human trials in 2023, where it was found to be safe and tolerable among patients, and reduced Lp(a) to undetectable levels for nearly one year.
—Jamie Ducharme, Health, 14 Apr. 2025
The case occurred in a dose optimization trial, aimed at finding the highest tolerable dose in a short amount of time.
—Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 14 Apr. 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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Maintaining adequate vitamin D levels has benefits, including: Bone health: Women reach peak bone mass around 30.—
Amy Brownstein,
Verywell Health,
27 May 2025
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This will give you adequate time to find the perfect viewing location and watch the sun glide between the skyscrapers.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Outside Online,
27 May 2025
Adjective
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This move aims to allow the textile industry to apply the GOTS framework to other sustainable fibers.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Sourcing Journal,
22 May 2025
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The Tula Baby Blanket is made from a sustainable, breathable fabric that is silky-smooth to the touch.—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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Those who stuck around to watch the game saw a decent debut for the Hopkins native outshone by another former UConn star, Napheesa Collier, who scored 34 to equal the Lynx record for most points in a season opener, per ESPN.—
Jamie Barton,
CNN Money,
17 May 2025
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Tellez is a decent hitter — sort of dangerous but also not dangerous enough to prevent him from being let go each of the past two offseasons.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 May 2025
Adjective
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Organizational psychologist Adam Grant explores how to make work not just bearable, but meaningful.—
Anjali Chaudhry,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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After much hesitation from the Jedi master to take on another pupil after Ben, Luke agrees to train Rey in the ways of the Force...at least while their growing tensions remain bearable.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
25 May 2025
Adjective
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The tablet also supports Dolby Atmos sound, and while the stereo separation is satisfactory, don't expect to be surrounded by the audio.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
21 May 2025
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However, the conditions are not satisfactory to all.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
21 May 2025
Adjective
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In any case, for the other guests, the tripping goes fine.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
28 May 2025
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Together, the two properties form a seamless downtown ecosystem. Passport: Explore the finest destinations and experiences around the world in the Forbes Passport newsletter.—
Shivani Vora,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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The cryptocurrency has benefited from a best of both worlds scenario that has led to growing momentum from more bitcoin treasury companies and Wall Street investors.—
Tanaya Macheel,
CNBC,
19 May 2025
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Instead, eating and preparing them may simply entail extra care and adherence to best food safety practices.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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“Tolerable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tolerable. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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