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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
Adjective
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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Does that mean Kidd has accepted the Mavericks are the Red Sox in that scenario?—
Sam Settleman,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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The eight-page complaint alleges that Crocket’s campaign accepted a total of $610 from 56 separate transactions in 2023 and 2024 from a 73-year-old retiree who was allegedly unaware of the donations.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Apr. 2025
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Part of the discussion in court Friday revolved around what will be allowed at the trial regarding a video that aired on CNN last year that showed Combs punching his former girlfriend, R&B singer Cassie, and throwing her on the floor in a hotel hallway.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
16 Mar. 2025
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An Indiana police officer is accused of forcing his six-year-old daughter to stand outside in freezing temperatures holding a sign threatening her brother as punishment for pouting because she was not allowed to wear lip gloss.—
Landon Mion,
Fox News,
16 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The stock market endured its worst day of the year this week and fears of a recession have intensified.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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Even though United were in the shadow of Liverpool and others, the aura of Old Trafford forged in the 1950s and 1960s endured.—
Michael Walker,
The Athletic,
15 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Over time, these codes have shaped the visual language of Iranian films, determining to a significant extent what is permissible on screen, and what must be erased, hidden, or replaced.—
Ali Farahmand,
IndieWire,
8 July 2025
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As dean, Cardinal Lawrence makes decisions that would not be permissible in a real-life conclave.—
Loreben Tuquero,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
Adjective
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Perhaps whatever was negotiated and making budget projections acceptable.—
Martin Shenkman,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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Blowing debris into streets, sidewalks, or neighbors’ yards is never acceptable; instead, leave grass clippings on your lawn, bag up or compost yard waste, or direct leaves onto your own flower beds as natural mulch.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 July 2025
Adjective
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When an authorized law enforcement officer or children's services agency removes a student, the policy states, school staff will notify the parent or guardian.—
Madeline Mitchell,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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Powell took the vehicle to an authorized GM dealer after a check engine light came on in 2024.—
Charles Singh,
The Tennessean,
2 July 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 18 Jul. 2025.
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