as in tolerance
the capacity to endure what is difficult or disagreeable without complaining
the teacher's patience is being sorely tested this year by several parents who seem to have no interest in their children's education
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Recent Examples of patience
With patience, however, the deal becomes much more compelling; during our review period, its price dropped to $749, shifting the equation considerably.
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Charles Jefferies, PC Magazine, 18 Sep. 2025
After failing to secure one from the Biden administration, the Saudi crown prince issued an explicit warning that the kingdom’s patience with Washington might be running thin.
—Abbas Al Lawati, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2025
Taylor continued on, giving advice and a reason for patience with Jeanty.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
Observing the asteroid required patience and precision.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2025
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Charles Jefferies, PC Magazine, 18 Sep. 2025
After failing to secure one from the Biden administration, the Saudi crown prince issued an explicit warning that the kingdom’s patience with Washington might be running thin.
—Abbas Al Lawati, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2025
Taylor continued on, giving advice and a reason for patience with Jeanty.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
Observing the asteroid required patience and precision.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for patience
Recent Examples of Synonyms for patience
Noun
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The decision of which strategy to pursue is influenced by factors such as the company’s vision and mission, available resources, risk tolerance, competitive and growth strategies, market scale, and the intensity of competition.—
Esade Business & Law School,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Keep in mind that handles and lids may have lower heat tolerances than the pan itself.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
10 Sep. 2025
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The people who know Apatow best will tell you that his willingness to burn bridges is legendary in comic circles.—
Adrienne LaFrance,
The Atlantic,
15 Sep. 2025
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Bodybuilding has taught me that revision isn’t inherently bad; there is power and freedom in one’s willingness to change.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Patience.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patience. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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