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 the right setup and a little patience, even first-time greenhouse gardeners can see results quickly.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
Learning to step into new roles in the home has not come easily to a lot of men—but women are running out of patience.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
It’s taken patience to make the photos of the eaglets.
—Robert A. Cronkleton
march 31, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
Across the sports world, the patience is wearing thin.
—Rowan Fisher-Shotton, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
Learning to step into new roles in the home has not come easily to a lot of men—but women are running out of patience.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
It’s taken patience to make the photos of the eaglets.
—Robert A. Cronkleton
march 31, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
Across the sports world, the patience is wearing thin.
—Rowan Fisher-Shotton, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for patience
Recent Examples of Synonyms for patience
Noun
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Upon learning that dogs were allowed to roam on the lawn, the reason for its decimation became clear, since this grass, although touted for its shade and drought tolerance, is highly sensitive to dog urine and dog digging.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
4 Apr. 2026
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Studies show that people who have a higher tolerance for ambiguity are also more resilient, make better decisions under pressure and excel at solving problems in volatile environments.—
Jessica Weiss,
CNBC,
3 Apr. 2026
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Part of that concern is over the president’s growing willingness to sidestep Congress, eroding the check on the executive branch the Constitution was designed to enforce.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
3 Apr. 2026
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Guthrie’s willingness to take part in an interview with a visibly emotional Kotb was heart-rending.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Patience.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patience. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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