as in permitted
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as in allowed
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 accepted
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 tolerated
Stacey Colino, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
Like the son who succeeded him, Hafez al-Assad tolerated little dissent with oppression widespread and periodic bouts of extreme state violence.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN, 8 Dec. 2024
When taken as a supplement, clinical studies have suggested doses of 500 to 2,000 mg of curcumin per day are generally well tolerated.
—Vogue, 5 Dec. 2024
But they would not be tolerated in public space without the Kremlin’s permission.
—Leon Aron, The Atlantic, 5 Dec. 2024
His resounding victory sent a clear message to the rest of the world that chaos won't be tolerated.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
Andreessen said the party no longer tolerated dissent within its ranks and instead demanded lockstep conformity enforced through cancel culture, effectively reducing the Democrats to a religious cult minus the opportunity for redemption.
—Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 27 Nov. 2024
His resounding victory sent a clear message to the rest of the world that chaos won’t be tolerated.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
In general, magnesium supplements are considered safe and well-tolerated.
—Brittany Lubeck, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 20 Nov. 2024
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Treatment with the non-invasive device is generally well tolerated, though VNS can cause slight skin irritation or a temporary cough or hoarseness (if it’s administered through the neck) while the stimulator is on, Vaughn says.
—Stacey Colino, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
Like the son who succeeded him, Hafez al-Assad tolerated little dissent with oppression widespread and periodic bouts of extreme state violence.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN, 8 Dec. 2024
When taken as a supplement, clinical studies have suggested doses of 500 to 2,000 mg of curcumin per day are generally well tolerated.
—Vogue, 5 Dec. 2024
But they would not be tolerated in public space without the Kremlin’s permission.
—Leon Aron, The Atlantic, 5 Dec. 2024
His resounding victory sent a clear message to the rest of the world that chaos won't be tolerated.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
Andreessen said the party no longer tolerated dissent within its ranks and instead demanded lockstep conformity enforced through cancel culture, effectively reducing the Democrats to a religious cult minus the opportunity for redemption.
—Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 27 Nov. 2024
His resounding victory sent a clear message to the rest of the world that chaos won’t be tolerated.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
In general, magnesium supplements are considered safe and well-tolerated.
—Brittany Lubeck, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 20 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tolerated
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Coincidentally, one of its most loyal fans, Mathew Meyers, saw the post, inspiring him to make an offer that the Morans later accepted.Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 11 Dec. 2024
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Yoon soon after accepted the resignation of Defense Minister Kim Yong Hyun, who was described as the architect of Yoon's plan.Joohee Cho, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2024
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From 1975 through 1985, a period in which the water at the base was known to be contaminated with volatile organic compounds, tests showed that TCE levels in the water were 70-fold higher than the permissible amount, a study found.Jen Christensen, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
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As a strict matter of law, Penny’s actions were permissible under the doctrine of justification, which recognizes that people under a threat of force have the right to defend themselves and others.The Editors, National Review, 9 Dec. 2024
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The five-year pact, pegged at $500 million at the time, had a unique structure that allowed Abrams to draw from a significant pool of money to sign other writers to overall deals.Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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You’re allowed to give anyone up to $18,000 this year without having to report it to the IRS for gift-tax purposes.Jeanne Sahadi, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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The golf comedy earned $41 million at the box office against a $12 million budget and has since endured as one of Sandler’s most beloved features.J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 10 Dec. 2024
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However, few teams endured the offseason makeover that the Chicago Bulls did this past cycle.Mat Issa, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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How have killing, destruction, and martyrdom become almost acceptable?Ben Croll, Variety, 7 Dec. 2024
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Plan for what to say and do if boundaries are violated Speaking of boundaries, Goldberg suggests setting up some parameters in your mind beforehand of what is acceptable and unacceptable behavior.Wendy Wisner, Parents, 6 Dec. 2024
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The computer vision simply notifies authorized users of a probable match to review and decide how to respond.Dara Riordan, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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The court officer remains an authorized contractor and the 36th District Court will not take any further action, McConico said.Nushrat Rahman, Detroit Free Press, 3 Dec. 2024
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Racing greyhounds are often euthanized, either due to injuries sustained in races or because no one will take them in, per the AP.Rachel Raposas, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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Several demonstrators sustained injuries amid the confrontation.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Tolerated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tolerated. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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