Examples of bearable in a Sentence
He's in a great deal of pain, but the medication makes it bearable.
the pain from a sprained ankle is annoying but bearable
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The ultra-comfy skirt is made with an elastic waistband and crafted from stretchy, breathable fabric that makes the summer heat far more bearable, and it’s made with dual slits that won’t restrict your range of motion while facilitating air flow with every step.
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Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2025
Even if loneliness persists, these supports can make a painful situation more bearable.
—Sophie Okolo, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
With flowy and airy fits, versatile styles, and lengths perfect for layering, now’s the time to stock up on seasonal staples that’ll make the heat wave more bearable (and fashionable!).
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 July 2025
Just like Google's Hold for Me feature, Apple has a Hold Assist function that makes staying on hold more bearable.
—Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 10 June 2025
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Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2025
Even if loneliness persists, these supports can make a painful situation more bearable.
—Sophie Okolo, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
With flowy and airy fits, versatile styles, and lengths perfect for layering, now’s the time to stock up on seasonal staples that’ll make the heat wave more bearable (and fashionable!).
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 July 2025
Just like Google's Hold for Me feature, Apple has a Hold Assist function that makes staying on hold more bearable.
—Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 10 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for bearable
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“Bearable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bearable. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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bearable
adjective
bear·able
ˈbar-ə-bəl 
ˈber-
: possible to bear
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