as in patience
the capacity to endure what is difficult or disagreeable without complaining
showed great tolerance in dealing with the child's tantrums
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Recent Examples of tolerance
In fact, research increasingly suggests that the gut, which houses a large portion of the immune system, plays a critical role in immune tolerance.
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Daryl Austin, USA Today, 5 Jan. 2026
Using caffeine regularly builds a tolerance, so more caffeine is needed to feel awake and alert.
—Ashley Olivine, Verywell Health, 5 Jan. 2026
Experts say the better choice depends on your health goals and caffeine tolerance.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 4 Jan. 2026
With a high tolerance for pain and reassurance from her obstetrician in Kentucky, Carter pushed forward and decided to still go on the trip, but the long car ride was challenging for her.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 2 Jan. 2026
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patience
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These days, no one affords anyone patience.—
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Zeoli noted that when working confidentially with a business, there must be patience and discretion used.—
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“Tolerance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tolerance. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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