1
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
Having snacks on hand can stabilize energy, improve your mood, and make waiting far more tolerable.
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Julie Rousseau, Travel + Leisure, 17 Jan. 2026
Doing the dishes, grocery shopping and existing in New York City has never felt more tolerable.
—Mike Winters, CNBC, 7 Dec. 2025
But the cold nights outside were, for Illingworth, tolerable.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 30 Nov. 2025
While some agreed that a little more civility would be welcome, others noted that comfortable clothes make flying more tolerable in such tight quarters.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 21 Nov. 2025
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Julie Rousseau, Travel + Leisure, 17 Jan. 2026
Doing the dishes, grocery shopping and existing in New York City has never felt more tolerable.
—Mike Winters, CNBC, 7 Dec. 2025
But the cold nights outside were, for Illingworth, tolerable.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 30 Nov. 2025
While some agreed that a little more civility would be welcome, others noted that comfortable clothes make flying more tolerable in such tight quarters.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 21 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for tolerable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tolerable
Adjective
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That's not a just, endurable peace.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
17 Aug. 2025
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Waiting for the movie to come to Racine, Wisconsin, didn’t seem endurable.—
Michael Phillips,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Texas must find safe, reliable and innovative resources to ensure an adequate supply of of water and electricity is available in the state both now and in the future.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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The flowers also grow in full sun with adequate moisture.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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When everyone is crying, when everyone is remembering, when everyone is hurting, there’s a sense of togetherness that makes the grief a little more bearable.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 Feb. 2026
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Amazon has so many chic lounge sets on sale in the early days of 2026 that’ll make winter a whole lot more bearable.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The Dolphins had a decent, although not necessarily strong 2025 draft class despite the fact all seven draftees got playing time last season, and five made at least one start.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Feb. 2026
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Education isn’t a cure-all; North Korea appears to have decent schools yet is impoverished and totalitarian.—
Nicholas D. Kristof,
Mercury News,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Started in 2013, the Buy-Nothing Project aims to help folks be more sustainable and strengthen community ties through local groups that remove barriers for neighbors who might not be able to purchase essentials like home furnishings and keep usable items out of the landfill.—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
10 Feb. 2026
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Vivaia is known for its comfortable, sustainable footwear, with mesh-style uppers and fun designs and colors.—
Olivia Dubyak,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Roma wanted a satisfactory replacement signed before letting Tsimikas return.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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Yeah … very satisfactory to hear that.—
Natalie Morales,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Slot bemoaned the fine margins but there have been far too many hard-luck stories.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Chips and dip are fine, but get creative.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Meanwhile, makeup artists think spring breakers will pack their best cushion-y, cloud lips instead of their icy alternatives.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
13 Feb. 2026
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Kansas City figured its best sales pitch centered on its facilities and its location in the heart of America.—
Sam McDowell
Updated February 13,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Tolerable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tolerable. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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