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
Hill — who is retiring from Leo after 25 years to pursue ministry — looks back at helping the choir grow through a lens of creativity, patience, hard work and fun.
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Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 28 July 2025
Eventually, my family’s interest—and patience—waned.
—Jason Del Rey, Fortune, 26 July 2025
Successful shopping here requires patience and fabric knowledge.
—Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 July 2025
Those years taught him rhythm, patience, structure.
—Arkansas Online, 24 July 2025
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Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 28 July 2025
Eventually, my family’s interest—and patience—waned.
—Jason Del Rey, Fortune, 26 July 2025
Successful shopping here requires patience and fabric knowledge.
—Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 July 2025
Those years taught him rhythm, patience, structure.
—Arkansas Online, 24 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patience
tolerance
Noun
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Teach emotional tolerance, not just problem-solving.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
29 July 2025
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While historical data may favor one approach over the other, the most suitable strategy often comes down to risk tolerance, behavioral discipline, and investment time horizon—not just performance alone.—
Wes Moss,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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“Patience.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patience. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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