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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
Terry Collins, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
Black and Indigenous Derry residents are barely tolerated, but the horrors of the Jim Crow South, where the National Guard is beating down protesters, play on television screens in the background.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 22 Oct. 2025
Any form of verbal abuse or personal harassment is not tolerated at Texpia II, the spokesperson said.
—Ladan Anoushfar, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2025
Abbott was the first to announce the deployment of the Texas National Guard to Austin through a foreboding statement on X, warning that any disorder wouldn’t be tolerated.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 17 Oct. 2025
Importantly, the treatment so far appears well tolerated, with no serious or cardiac side effects reported.
—New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2025
This is just not going to be tolerated.
—Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2025
Over the decades of LDP dominance of Japanese politics since it was established in 1955, voters tolerated endemic corruption because the LDP delivered economic growth.
—Jeff Kingston, Time, 4 Oct. 2025
Limited evidence exists on the use of ashwagandha and L-theanine; however, combining them does not appear to cause negative interactions, and both supplements are generally considered safe and well-tolerated.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Violent behavior towards officers or others, or destructive behavior towards local businesses, will absolutely not be tolerated.
—Terry Collins, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
Black and Indigenous Derry residents are barely tolerated, but the horrors of the Jim Crow South, where the National Guard is beating down protesters, play on television screens in the background.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 22 Oct. 2025
Any form of verbal abuse or personal harassment is not tolerated at Texpia II, the spokesperson said.
—Ladan Anoushfar, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2025
Abbott was the first to announce the deployment of the Texas National Guard to Austin through a foreboding statement on X, warning that any disorder wouldn’t be tolerated.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 17 Oct. 2025
Importantly, the treatment so far appears well tolerated, with no serious or cardiac side effects reported.
—New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2025
This is just not going to be tolerated.
—Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2025
Over the decades of LDP dominance of Japanese politics since it was established in 1955, voters tolerated endemic corruption because the LDP delivered economic growth.
—Jeff Kingston, Time, 4 Oct. 2025
Limited evidence exists on the use of ashwagandha and L-theanine; however, combining them does not appear to cause negative interactions, and both supplements are generally considered safe and well-tolerated.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 30 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tolerated
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Reactions to the extraordinary news spread quickly, ranging from surprise to anger at the league itself, according to five people who work inside or closely with the NBA, all of whom were granted anonymity because they were not permitted to speak publicly about the matter.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
24 Oct. 2025
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Children, including infants, are not permitted in any capacity, including those in a carrier or stroller.—
Felicia Campbell,
AZCentral.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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She had been approached before Leachman accepted the role but had turned it down.—
Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Oct. 2025
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After trying to negotiate the equity stake down to 12%, Nazareth accepted the three Sharks’ offer.—
Tom Huddleston Jr.,
CNBC,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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During that time, Ashley has said he's been working on a policy that is both strong and permits access to the courthouse complex but has acknowledged the limitations of what is legally permissible.—
Vanessa Swales,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Sports gambling is now permissible in some 30 states and online gambling, for better or worse, is everywhere on college campuses.—
Dana O'Neil,
CNN Money,
23 Oct. 2025
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This interactive dashboard brought together a wealth of drug mortality and demographic data that allowed users to compare county-level overdose rates with the socioeconomic conditions in that area.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
27 Oct. 2025
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Additionally, the media will not be allowed to capture images of the 22-year-old entering or exiting the courtroom.—
Jenna Sundel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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The Missouri Tigers may have endured a devastating injury to quarterback Beau Pribula during Saturday's massive game against the Vanderbilt Commodores.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Goonies is one of the classic 1980s movies that has endured over the decades and even grown in stature as subsequent generations discovered its sassy but innocent appeal.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Some believe there’s a spectrum of acceptable phone-at-the-dinner table habits.—
Li Goldstein,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
25 Oct. 2025
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Yet, the general principles of this diet are a blend of vegetarian and Mediterranean diets, two of the patterns mentioned as acceptable for people with type 2 diabetes.—
Jennifer Lefton,
Verywell Health,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Hubbarth handled it pretty well, asking a couple of questions on the issues and producing a little news.—
Andrew Marchand,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Caliendo handled the rest of the game, allowing no quarterback pressures on 32 pass-blocking snaps, according to Pro Football Focus.—
Pete Sweeney,
Kansas City Star,
25 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Still, complications can arise even as an authorized user.—
Steve Hruby,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
20 Oct. 2025
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Consumers should contact iFIT to arrange for a free home repair by an authorized technician in the form of a replacement screen console.—
News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Tolerated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tolerated. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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