1
as in to let
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 to endure
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 tolerate
Disruptive behavior, including taking part in TikTok trends, before, during, or after a screening will not be tolerated.
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Zack Sharf, Variety, 11 Apr. 2025
Actions to undermine the chain of command or to subvert President Trump's agenda will not be tolerated at the Defense Department.
—Luis Martinez, ABC News, 11 Apr. 2025
No offensive language will be tolerated on Celebrity Big Brother UK.
—Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 9 Apr. 2025
Although the supplements are generally well tolerated, people who are pregnant or breastfeeding, are allergic to ferns, or are taking other medications—particularly immune-modulating ones—may not be good candidates, Nazarian said.
—Kristen Fischer, Health, 8 Apr. 2025
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Zack Sharf, Variety, 11 Apr. 2025
Actions to undermine the chain of command or to subvert President Trump's agenda will not be tolerated at the Defense Department.
—Luis Martinez, ABC News, 11 Apr. 2025
No offensive language will be tolerated on Celebrity Big Brother UK.
—Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 9 Apr. 2025
Although the supplements are generally well tolerated, people who are pregnant or breastfeeding, are allergic to ferns, or are taking other medications—particularly immune-modulating ones—may not be good candidates, Nazarian said.
—Kristen Fischer, Health, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tolerate
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With two outs in the bottom of the ninth in San Francisco on Tuesday, Francona, the Cincinnati Reds’ manager, let Hunter Greene chase his first career nine-inning shutout.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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Others, like the Miami Marlins, let players take one jersey and charge them for more.—
Brittany Ghiroli,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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In response to mounting international pressure, Maduro’s administration has sought to project confidence, insisting that Venezuela can endure the latest wave of U.S. economic measures.—
Antonio Maria Delgado,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2025
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This movie captures the story that inspired extraordinary generosity and a legacy that endures today through every student and graduate of our school.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2025
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Jena, Louisiana — An immigration judge in Louisiana on Friday allowed the Trump administration to move forward with its effort to deport Columbia University activist Mahmoud Khalil, upholding one of the deportation grounds cited by the government.—
Camilo Montoya-Galvez,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025
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Another potential application is machine vision, a mix of software and hardware that, among other things, allows robots, self-driving vehicles, and other machines to orient themselves.—
Ryan Waniata,
Wired News,
10 Apr. 2025
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Ja-young not only realizes what’s going on but accepts her grandson’s decision, becoming a reluctant ally in the charade.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
19 Apr. 2025
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Cash only: The Desert Bar doesn't accept credit or debit cards.—
Tiffany Acosta,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
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Wallen briefly hugged the actress but seemed to ignore the rest of the cast and quickly walked past view of the camera.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
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Get best-in-class reporting that's too important to ignore for just $2.50 $1 per month for 1 year.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
18 Apr. 2025
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Without Hughes performing at the absolute apex of his powers, this team didn’t stand a chance.—
Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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Some breed in running or standing water, while others breed in muddy or swampy locations.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
14 Apr. 2025
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The House voted Tuesday to effectively kill a discharge petition championed by Republican Rep. Anna Paulina Luna of Florida that forced a vote on a measure that would have permitted remote voting for new parents.—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2025
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Under former trade agreements, China committed to releasing 34 foreign films per year under revenue-share terms, with overseas studios permitted to a 25 percent share of ticket sales.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Apr. 2025
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The environmental health center had also handled a variety of other issues like cruise ship outbreak investigations, which are now reeling from significant layoffs.—
Sarah Lynch Baldwin,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025
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The bulbs are durable and waterproof, able to handle extreme heat and cold.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Tolerate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tolerate. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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