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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
The tolerable upper limit (UL) for zinc is 40 mg daily for males and females 19 years and older.
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Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 4 June 2025
The distorted memories actually helped some wives feel more satisfied with their current relationship, suggesting that our brains sometimes rewrite the past to make the present more tolerable, or more meaningful.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2025
The tolerable upper intake of vitamin D for adults is 4,000 IU per day, according to the National Institutes for Health.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA Today, 28 May 2025
The highest and safest tolerable dose for vitamin D3 in all adults is 4,000 IU (100 micrograms).
—Health, 20 May 2025
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Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 4 June 2025
The distorted memories actually helped some wives feel more satisfied with their current relationship, suggesting that our brains sometimes rewrite the past to make the present more tolerable, or more meaningful.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2025
The tolerable upper intake of vitamin D for adults is 4,000 IU per day, according to the National Institutes for Health.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA Today, 28 May 2025
The highest and safest tolerable dose for vitamin D3 in all adults is 4,000 IU (100 micrograms).
—Health, 20 May 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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However, other people who lived in the area said their wireless coverage was adequate and did not think constructing a new tower was necessary.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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For minimalists, a smaller organizer will be adequate and less obtrusive.—
Jamie Fischer,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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But the real prize lies ahead: a future where manufacturers can respond to change with agility, drive sustainable growth, and empower their people like never before.—
Richard Howells,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Upcycling furniture with leftover paint, embracing sustainable choices, and making emotionally resonant design decisions are all part of this ongoing evolution.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 July 2025
Adjective
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There’s a decent chance the Dolphins will need Wilson early in the season and late.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
15 July 2025
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The transparency mode is decent and keeps your surroundings sounding natural.—
Prakhar Khanna,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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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.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
9 July 2025
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Even if loneliness persists, these supports can make a painful situation more bearable.—
Sophie Okolo,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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One factor that now seems to ensure a satisfactory resolution for both parties is the resurrection of the NFL’s interest in taking an equity stake in ESPN, rumors of which first began circulating in early 2024.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
25 July 2025
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The plane’s fuel was tested and found to be of satisfactory quality, and no significant bird activity is observed in the vicinity of the flight path, according to the report.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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Based on how Padres pitchers have performed, Díaz and Maldonado had a fine defensive first half.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 July 2025
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All was fine until her grandmother brought home an orange cat.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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Chef-owner Miguel Angel Jimenez is well worth consulting for the night’s specials and a wine from the impressively deep good list.—
John Mariani,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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The latter song was shortlisted for an Oscar for best original song late last year, but wasn’t nominated.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
15 July 2025
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“Tolerable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tolerable. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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